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White cat laying across a laptop the screen says Cat-Factor Authentication

Or you could try something else....

#TwoFactorAuthentication #security #meow

Flu season is here: vaccinate | City of Berkeley City of Berkeley Public Health urges flu shots for everyone six months and older. Get free vaccines at pop-up clinics throughout October or at our Immunization Clinic. Anyone 6 months or older can get a free flu shot at City of Berkeley Public Health flu clinics. Flu shots help protect yourself and your household from serious illness.Free City pop-up clinics, running from October 14 to October 29, will help prepare you for winter, when flu cases rise. You can also make an appointment at our West Berkeley Immunization Clinic, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. No ID or insurance is required.Your health care provider or a local pharmacy may also offer free or low-cost flu vaccinations.

Get your free flu vaccine tomorrow at our pop-up clinic at Berkeley City College!

Thurs, Oct 23
12-2 pm
2050 Center St

Open to all; no appt, ID, or insurance required.

We've got a few more scheduled, make a plan to get vaccinated today:

Thanks for the welcome and glad to be here!

Some great security tips here:

#DigitalSecurity #NPtech

Flu season is here: vaccinate | City of Berkeley City of Berkeley Public Health urges flu shots for everyone six months and older. Get free vaccines at pop-up clinics throughout October or at our Immunization Clinic. Anyone 6 months or older can get a free flu shot at City of Berkeley Public Health flu clinics. Flu shots help protect yourself and your household from serious illness.Free City pop-up clinics, running from October 14 to October 29, will help prepare you for winter, when flu cases rise. You can also make an appointment at our West Berkeley Immunization Clinic, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. No ID or insurance is required.Your health care provider or a local pharmacy may also offer free or low-cost flu vaccinations.

Still haven't gotten your flu shot yet?

Come by the Berkeley Public Library Main Branch tomorrow and get vaccinated for free!

Fri, Oct 17, 10 am–12 pm 
2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley 

No appointment, ID, or insurance required.

More details:

Know Your Rights, Share Your Rights Read the full Know Your Rights resource on protesters' rights here. If you're ready to share what you've learned, we've created graphics outlining your protest rights that you can download and share on social media.

If you're headed to a No Kings protest this Saturday, make sure you know your rights and others do too.

Download a Know Your Rights phone screen background, protest sign, and more.

TODAY is a great day to take a few simple steps to improve your digital security.

Check out this short video and get tips on how to:
✅ close your dooor
✅ lock your door
✅ get a security checkup

#DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #MFA #Nonprofit #NPtech

ASMR for material recovery enthusiasts

Want some sound security advice to prep for protests this weekend? Check out this guide: www.turnoffyourphone.org

Three images showing photographers in a studio, standing around a black curtained area with a projector and a 'Windows' logo etched onto a glass pane. The lower image shows a version of the iconic blue windows background, with blue lasers outlining and passing through an angled Windows logos against a dark background.

Windows 10 goes out of support today. My fave useless fact about w10 is that the iconic blue desktop background is a *photograph* - not CGI.

Tiny 'making of' vid here - youtu.be/_2RacX9DgWM...

DNS - do not sdisturb? deoxyribonucleic sacid?
Nope! Domain Name System!

#techsupport #techfacts #techtuesday
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting

Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11 or replace your computer.

#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport

There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...

Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11 or replace your computer.

#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport

Image description: Illustration with text. Text reads: Q. What does Windows 10 End of Life mean? Can I still use Windows 10? What will happen if I do keep using it? You can still use Windows 10, but Microsoft will not be maintaining and updating it, including no more security updates. So you won’t be computing safely. Background illustration shows a sunset over mountains.

Image description: Illustration with text. Text reads: If you’re on Windows 10, now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11 or consider replacing your computer. We’re here to help with any questions you may have. Drop us a line anytime at AlternativeTechs.com/Contact At bottom is a logo which reads: Alternative Technologies - A Worker-Owned Cooperative Background illustration shows a sunset over mountains.

If you’re on Windows 10, now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11 or replace your computer.
Drop us a line anytime at AlternativeTechs.com/Contact

#TechSupport #Windows #Microsoft #PC #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #IT #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech

Image description: Illustration with text. Text reads: Q. How do I know if my computer is compatible with Windows 11? Alternative’s team can quickly check whether your computers are compatible with Windows 11. In general, devices need: A 64-bit processor (Intel 8th Gen or newer / AMD Ryzen 2000 or newer) TPM 2.0 Secure Boot If a computer doesn’t meet these requirements, we’ll help you evaluate your options. Background illustration shows a sunset over mountains.

Image description: Illustration with text. Text reads: Q. What does converting to Windows 11 entail? What should I do to prepare? How long does it take? Upgrading to Windows 11 means moving to Microsoft’s latest, fully supported platform. The upgrade process can take anywhere from 1–2 hours to several hours per device, depending on hardware, internet speed, and setup. As your IT partner, Alternative Technologies handles: Checking each computer’s hardware compatibility Planning and scheduling upgrades to minimize downtime Installing Windows 11 and providing post-upgrade support in case any issues arise or staff have questions or needs Background illustration shows a sunset over mountains.

Image description: Illustration with text. Text reads: Q. What does it mean that there will be no more ‘patches’ to Windows 10? Normally, Microsoft pushes out patches regularly to keep software running smoothly, fix bugs, and close security gaps. Without those patches, you run the risk of your computer crashing or getting attacked by hackers, spyware, or ransomware. Background illustration shows a sunset over mountains.

Image description: Illustration with text. Text reads: Q. What does Windows 10 End of Life mean? Can I still use Windows 10? What will happen if I do keep using it? You can still use Windows 10, but Microsoft will not be maintaining and updating it, including no more security updates. So you won’t be computing safely. Background illustration shows a sunset over mountains.

Image description. Illustration with text. Text reads: Windows Sunset Tuesday October 14 marks the end of Microsoft’s support for Windows 10. Let’s Answer Some Questions At bottom is a logo which reads: Alternative Technologies. Background illustration shows a sunset over mountains.

Windows 10 Sunset? Windows 10 End of Life? What does it mean? What do you have to do?

You have questions. We have answers.

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Alternative Technologies | Project Equity Project Equity helped Alternative Technologies become employee-owned in 2022. Project Equity helps businesses and communities discover the power of employee ownership.

Check out Alternative’s co-op conversion story: project-equity.org/ownership-st...

Home Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives About NoBAWC The Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives or NoBAWC is a grassroots organization of democratic workplaces dedicated to building workplace d...

Find local co-op resources with the Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives.
nobawc.org

Worker Cooperatives | Project Equity A worker cooperative is a company owned and controlled by—and for the benefit of—the people who work there. We can help you determine if a coop is a good fit for your business.

Get resources from Project Equity: project-equity.org/learn/types-...

Learn more about worker-owned co-ops at the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives: www.usworker.coop/clinic/start...

Contact - Alternative Technologies As a worker-owned cooperative, we welcome your inquiries about how we can work together to strengthen, improve and stabilize your organization's technology infrastructure.

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Video description (6 of 7): “...phone systems (traditional or internet phones); professional WiFi installation; and low-voltage wiring and infrastructure.”

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tech support company today. Alternative Technologies provides: tech support and managed IT services; cloud-based backup and cloud support…

Video description (4 of 7): “Learn more about worker-owned co-ops at the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Project Equity, and the Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives.”

Video description (3 of 7): “...When tech employees are worker-owners, they are deeply invested in their work, their customers, and their community. How about you? Workplace democracy or a conversion to worker-owned cooperative may be right for your organization!”