Garyhelm.net

Microsoft Warning for you do-it-yourselfers
Do not delete inetpub folder in Windows 11
Microsoft recently warned Windows 11 users not to delete the "inetpub" folder that appeared after the April 2025 update. Initially, many users suspected this folder was a bug introduced by Windows 11 KB5055523 and other April updates, including those for Windows 10. However, Microsoft has confirmed that creating this "inetpub" folder is intentional and related to a security patch for CVE-2025-21204.

Lithium Ion Battery safety is important!!
When I’m replacing lithium ion batteries in laptops, several have been compromised and swelling… but this can happen with any device with rechargeable lithium ion batteries…

Fires from lithium-ion battery-powered devices are still increasing at an alarming rate. Now is the time to learn how to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety. Watch our PSA to learn tips on how to prevent these fires by using lithium-ion battery-powered devices safely. Learn more at batteryfiresafety.org. #BatteryFireSafety

Prevent Chinese Phone / text message hackers from accessing yours: Encryption is your defense

Chinese Telecom Hack: How to Protect Your Messages - National Cybersecurity Alliance Learn how to protect your calls and texts following the Chinese telecom cyberattack with simple tips like using encrypted apps.

A Big Thanks to each and everyone who voted for me to be selected as “Best of Forsyth” for this coming year.
(They usually notify the winners between mid December and early January, and make the public announcement in late January.)
Again, Thank You for Voting.

Google (and Microsoft) are reporting there are scammers using “very realistic AI generated” emails, phone calls, texts and other notifications…

Claiming to be Google Support notifying “you” someone is trying to access your account, and they need information from you.

Some security experts claim it is so realistic it was difficult for them to confirm it is a scam.

Reminder Google does not require you to verify someone is hacking your account.

For more information:

Billions of Gmail users at risk from sophisticated new AI hack — how to stay safe Hackers are spoofing Google email and phone numbers to steal your Gmail credentials

Voting starts today (you can vote each day through October). In advance Thank You for your support and votes

This link goes to my nomination for Best I.T. and Networking
https://www.forsythnews.com/external-content/the-best-of-forsyth-2025/ #/gallery/450166232/

This link goes to my nomination for Best Electronic Device Repair
https://www.forsythnews.com/external-content/the-best-of-forsyth-2025/ #/gallery/450166082/

A few months ago I tried posting an article I wrote about Ai DeepFakes. It was taken down it “went against (Ai) policy”. I was threatened with FB incarceration if I posted more false information about artificial intelligence policies.

So I’ll try a more reputable source haha
(Geeks can’t compete with Gary)

www-csoonline-com.cdn.ampproject.org