How to Create ISO Files From Discs on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Although Windows 10 (and most recent versions) include the ability to copy, access, and generally manage disc image files (most commonly #iso files), unforunately there is no way to take your current files or rip an image from a disc and store it as an .iso file without 3rd party software. NOTE: The attached instructional will work for #mac as well) This post includes a step-by-step article from the well respected publisher @How-To Geek not only explaining the how-to in an easy to understand article, but what is most important to me, why they chose the 3rd party tool they recommended and why. Here is adirect download to the infaburn -http://ift.tt/2gDUgcg As always, I try anything I recommend. I keep my own digital copy of all records, and after I received a disc from a radiologist I went looking for a prgoram and found this and many other sources, but none that made point of what not to do - making it easy to recommend to my readers! Anyhow, it worked perfectly for making some #backup #image (iso) copies of x-rays and radiology reports from their DVD to my records. Now I can simply re-burn the images to disc (if I give the original discs to a doctor) or even a thumb or cloud drive. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Technology Partner! As always, if you need a SimpleAssist, please feel free to contact us for all of your holiday technology needs! #simpleassistmeblog
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Sling TV review

SimpleAssist: Revolutionary Tech Quick Look Sling TV Interested in cutting the cable cord / kicking the dish, or low cost alternative to prepackaged television? If the idea of no setup, no fees, and no contract tickles your fancy, then you'll want to check this out. If you have an Xbox (or PC or Mac or any mobile device - check the article for all devices) and a decent internet connection, you can now enjoy content live and on-demand content with this no contract, internet based cable killer.. While they still use the package Model (which you build) , the groups are are granular by any relative comparison to cable or satellite options. (note. The parent company, Dish Network. So for between 20 and 40 bucks a month give or take - following a free 7 day trial (which does not charge up front, sans a quick Auth on your CC) which can be canceled with ease, you can give cable the boot.. Perfect for those who travel often, or who only need bare bones TV for a good price. There are things that hopefully will improve with the interface, and if you have a weak or unstable internet connection, it could be more headaches than its worth .. But hence the trial.. You'll be able to see if it's for you. I've personally been waiting for the cable cutting revolution, and have used this service (among others) over 4 times on and off over the past year, and I'll say one thing sure: they keep improving it.. They didn't even offer networks when they first came out.. Overall I believe they are a little ahead of the game in my opinion, so we'll see what happens. I recommend doing the trial with all the options. HBO go (and other on demand) is built in, and the #SlingTV app works for all kinds of devices (best experience has been on computer and #Xbox for me personally) . As they said in the article attached.. "It's simple, just the way we like it." #cutthecord #takebacktv #simpleassistblog
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SimpleAssist - Simplicity Tip: Sharing 2.0 - Sending a link to a whole song OR a specific part of a song (for example)

YouTube offers an easy way to send your video with an "anchor" or "bookmark" built in to the hyperlink!

Thus, instead of sending a link to play media content from "beginning to end", as is customary, you can now send a link that includes an anchor to redirect / start the video wheresoever you wish them to do so. 
Every once in awhile, I will notice a new feature and realize the applicability of such a change on a larger scale.

Right click video in Youtube -  select where you want to play it from... and right click! 

And while many may be aware of this functionality, if there is one thing I learned from dedicating my life to the technology field, it is that people are absolutely creatures of habit, and are most comfortable with what they know and have those typical fears of the unknown, etc.  So as it is, I now approach these types of "suggestions" almost non-directly and target to to those I know may be interested!  Here is just one example of how this seemingly insignificant feature could come in handy:

Let's just say upon reviewing the most recent holiday footage (mother's day maybe), you're suddenly dreading anyone had any video going... when all of a sudden, One of the kids mistakenly does something and completely redeems the video. You send the video out linked to the spot in the end with the kid, completely bypassing the nonsense from the beginning.   

Google Calendar’s new Goals will help find you time for self-improvement

The SimpleAssist - SimplEassistme.com #Technology News-break: Google Goals - Find time for just about anything... Personally, for me this could very well signify our arrival to the future! Okay, maybe that is a little overstated, but as someone who needs the calendar in order to function, I know that I have been waiting for something like this for a long time. #Google uses #AI - or Artificial Intelligence - type #tech to take the detail from our smartphones on our very busy daily lives to help you find "free time" which is tailored to your criteria and the free time on your calendar. However, I have not fully evaluated the product, so while I am very excited about doing so, an official endorsement and insight will be forthcoming! Check out this video from CNBC http://ift.tt/1MuFd3b
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What Happens If I Click That Link?

Are #HTML email safe and how can I tell? Today, I had a discussion with a friend about an email I had forwarded. It was an HTML type email (an email with pictures and code which looks like a Web page) from a "eventful.com" : a website service that lets users know things going on in their area. Interestingly enough, not only is this person a friend: he's a client who had utilized my services to bring a laptop back from a severe malware infection, and has done very well with preventing another such problem. While I am sure that appears like shameless self promotion, it does have bearing on the crux of the lesson here . ☺ When he initially shared his hesitation interacting with the HTML links contained within the email, it raised a the question that I figure would benefit all: Are HTML email safe and how can I tell? My email and the attached blog hope to allow users to see it is not so black and white, and as with most things, knowledge and understanding is truly the best answer. After thinking about it for a moment, it became my opinion that my friends concerns had been the correct instinct by practicing safety best practices by hesitating before clicking on a link contained within a forwarded email and discussing with me later. See, even though I had forwarded the email and he wanted to assume it was safe (and I am very careful to make sure before I forward something), I appreciated the virtue of online safety above all... And 9f course the realization that it isn't so simple. You see, tech folks like myself who make these type of safety recommendations also understand the dynamic nature of malware (for example, it's easy to make an email appear from someone else or a "spoofing"), So the general recommendation (especially for folks using technology from their employers) is that users should be very wary on interacting with links in email, and generally avoid it altogether. As you may have guessed, the answer isn't so simple. Obviously legitimate email does get sent via a HTML emails, and along with other types of information from sharing programs such as RSS and social media feeds, are going to be used to entice the user to interact with their site or tools. Therefore, applying a one size all fix such as "don't open links in HTML email" doesn't really apply, nor is it a convenient or effective option. However, I wanted to take it a step forward and share a great write up that will help my friend and anyone else who is interested: "authenticating" HTML emails by understanding the finer points, and understanding the fundamentals. Have questions or need assistance? Contact me using the contact us button above! #simpleassistmeblog http://ift.tt/1WlYki9
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How to Stream Kodi to Chromecast, Xbox One, DLNA Devices

If you use #Kodi for #Android and want to easily stream and watch on your TV using your #Xbox or #Chromecast, than this is the tip for you. I have successfully done this now on about 6 varying Android devices . I use my #Galaxy to watch Kodi more than my PC at this point. Looking to bring your entertainment capabilities into the 21st century, without overspending on gadgets and services? Get a SimpleAssist and SELECT "Contact Us" above or click http://bit.ly/1FqyUs3. #simpleassistmeblog #simpleassist
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