Have a tech question? Ask ETC!!
The tech world is incomprehensibly huge and complex: computers, AI, smart phones, internet, scams, cellular service, cutting the cord, etc. The Electronic Technology Committee (ETC) tries to address current topics for UWRA members with their programs, tech clinics, and occasional articles in The Sifter.
ETC offers a quick way for UWRA members to get tech answers or advice. Simply submit your question to: uwra.tech@gmail.com.
A member of the committee will respond within 48 hours. Your questions help ETC develop new programs, articles, and tech clinics.
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Released UWRA Technology Resources from Sifter or Presentations:
2026- AI for Data, Travel, and Writing Workshop at Oakwood - April 9, 2026
- What to Know When Shopping for a New Television January 2026 Vol. 26, No. 5 The Sifter (last updated online 1/6/2026)
Draft Proposed Articles, not yet published in Sifter, but available for viewing:
2025- Streaming & Alternatives to Cable TV (last Updated online: 1/3/2026)
- Online Privacy & Security June '25 The Sifter (last updated online 2/23/2026)
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- For AI use: OpenAI rolled out a new Lockdown Mode in ChatGPT, along with Elevated Risk labels, to protect security-sensitive users from threats like prompt injection. [17-February 2026]
- “Rubber Ducky” USB drives can take over your computer! [17-February 2026]
- https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/13/amazons-ring-cancels-partnership-with-flock-a-network-of-ai-cameras-used-by-ice-feds-and-police/ [13-February 2026] Link to section: How Governments and ICE Spy on Protestors and Citizens
- Update on coming IOS 26.3 feature to limit cellular location data (only on a few phones): blog here [09-February 2026] TBA
- Update on browser security and privacy risks [01-February 2026] here
- Update on government surveillance tools [24-January 2026] here
- Update: Instructions on using hardware authenticator Yubikeys [14-January 2026] here
- Update: Important IOS lock screen security issues [05-January 2026] here
- A Tour of the WHS Storage Facility May '25 The Sifter
- How to Join a Zoom Webinar Revised January 2023
- Tech Tip - Quick Time Player Editing for MAC December 2020
- Zooming with wisc.edu December 2020
- Zoom Program Coordinator Guide October 2020
- Tech Tip - How to get started with a new device March 2022
Have a tech question? Ask ETC!!
The tech world is incomprehensibly huge and complex: computers, AI, smart phones, internet, scams, cellular service, cutting the cord, etc. The Electronic Technology Committee (ETC) tries to address current topics for UWRA members with their programs, tech clinics, and occasional articles in The Sifter.
ETC offers a quick way for UWRA members to get tech answers or advice. Simply submit your question to: uwra.tech@gmail.com.
A member of the committee will respond within 48 hours. Your questions help ETC develop new programs, articles, and tech clinics.
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