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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Oct 12

[GEFNET October Newsletter] How to Use AI and Not Have It Use You 🤖
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Greg Fultz @greg-fultz.bsky.social · Oct 11

💸 Monthly budget getting tight?

Don’t give up that subscription or service!Cancel it! Most platforms offer a discount when you start the cancellation process lower rate, same perks.

Save money the smart way hit “cancel” on everything & watch those deals roll in.

#BudgetHacks #MoneyTips #Techhack

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Oct 11

If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.

“Free” services aren’t really free — you’re not paying with money, but with your data.

What data?
• Your Browsing history
• Your Location
• Your Device info
• Your Habits

Are you okay with that?

#VPN #Privacy #DataSecurity

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Oct 3

Navigating the AI Landscape: Control and Privacy

Artificial Intelligence has quickly gone from a buzzword to a background presence in daily life. It writes suggestions in your email drafts, answers customer service chats, and even decides which posts you see first on social media. The problem is,…

Navigating the AI Landscape: Control and Privacy

Artificial Intelligence has quickly gone from a buzzword to a background presence in daily life. It writes suggestions in your email drafts, answers customer service chats, and even decides which posts you see first on social media. The problem is, most people never stop to ask an important question: Who’s really in control here? The truth is, AI can be one of the most powerful tools you’ll ever use — but it can also quietly turn you into the product if you’re not careful.

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Oct 2

Most #iPhone screen repairs done same day!
Walk-ins welcome

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Oct 2

Doing different variations

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Oct 2

The OG alien

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Oct 2

My mascot got a facelift

#Alien #Mascot

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Sep 18

GEFNET Tip of the Month: Protect your money with Virtual Cards. Windows 10 deadline looms... Don't wait! Read the Sept Newsletter now: sltxt.io/21x9/13470052

[GEFNET Newsletter] Virtual cards stop fraud in its tracks — here’s how ⚠️

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Aug 25

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Aug 13

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Aug 5

⏰ Tick tock… Windows 10 support ends this October.

Don’t be like the #WhiteRabbit and scrambling.

Upgrade to Windows 11 now before time melts away. 💻⚠️ #Windows11 #TechDeadline #Upgrade

A surreal painting of the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, depicted in a dark, dreamy landscape with melting clocks inspired by Salvador Dalí’s style. The rabbit, wide-eyed and dressed in a blue coat, holds a traditional pocket watch while running. The background features twisted, barren trees and distorted timepieces draped over branches and objects, evoking a sense of urgency and warped reality.

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jul 30

You might ask yourself WHY DID IT DO THAT? or just brush it off like hmm 🤔 that’s weird and go about your day while there is a literally ticking timebomb underneath that touchpad!

People please! If you notice any changes in the shape of your laptop get it looked at a #SwollenBattery is dangerous

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jul 30

#PSA

if your touchpad suddenly cracks in half for no reason….

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jul 27

Special offer posted on Google

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 25

Bonus Tip:

💾 Backup passwords: Go to passwords.google.com → Settings → Export. Save the .csv securely. To import: Chrome > chrome://settings/passwords → 3-dot menu → Import. Keep files safe — they’re not encrypted!

This comes in handy if you want to switch browsers or chrome loses your passwords

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 25

Use Google Password Manager’s Checkup Feature
Want to make sure your passwords aren’t weak, reused, or leaked in a data breach?

🛠️ Open Google Password Manager
🧠 Tap "Password Checkup"
📋 It’ll scan all saved passwords for:

Weak ones

Duplicates

Breach alerts

#TechTip #Tech #GEFTip

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 20

☀️ Summer Hours Update ☀️
GEFNET is now operating under reduced summer hours for the rest of the season:

🕛 Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🚫 Closed Saturday & Sunday

📅 Book online: calendly.com/gefnet
📱 Text: 217-731-4335

#MattoonIL #GEFNET #TechSupport #SummerHours

Greg Fultz of GEFNET

Welcome to my booking page. Appointments are 15-minute blocks, with the initial 15 minutes to assess needs. Training, tutoring, and consultations are limited to 2 hours per session. Repair/troubleshoo...

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 Before you hit the share button S.H.A.R.E wisely!

🔍 S - Check the Source
📰 H – Headlines don’t always tell the full story
🧠 A – Analyse the facts
🎨 R – Images or videos could be Retouched
⚠️ E – Look out for Errors

Think & Pause before you post.
#MediaLiteracy #FactCheck #CriticalThinking

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 15

It would take a desktop PC approximately 3718234074674426000 year(s) to crack your #password!

I think my password should be pretty secure. How would your password stand up?

(let me clarify don't put your actual password into any "tester" site but use something that would be similar to it)

Password Tester | Test Your Password Strength | Bitwarden

Bitwarden offers the most trusted password tester tool to ensure your password strength will protect your online information. Completely free and easy to use.

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 13

Copy-paste warriors: On Windows, hit Windows + V to open Clipboard History. It saves your last few copied items so you can grab that thing you copied 10 minutes ago without digging for it again. Just turn it on once—then copy like a boss forever.

#TechTips #Tech #GEFTips

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · Jun 12

The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster

The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster | TechCrunch

It sounds like the start of a 21st century horror film: Your browser history has been public all along, and you had no idea. That's basically what it

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 12

Shocker

GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 10

Accidentally moved a file and don’t know where it went? On Windows, open File Explorer and hit Ctrl + Z—it’ll undo the move instantly, just like in Word. Yes, undo works in Explorer. It’s the secret “oops” button no one tells you about

#Techtips #Tech #GEFTip #TuesdayTip

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GEFNET I.T. Services, LLC @gefnet.bsky.social · Jun 9

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