Alternative Technologies
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Empowering progressive organizations with the technology infrastructure they need to change the world.
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🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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Whether you're new to WhatsApp or a longtime user, there are a bunch of settings buried away that can help improve your security. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Use WhatsApp
Some of WhatsApp's most useful security features are not enabled by default. You'll need to actively go in and set them up yourself (and ask your contacts to do the same!).
Download location: Google Play Store or Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 12 or later...
ssd.eff.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Whether you're new to WhatsApp or a longtime user, there are a bunch of settings buried away that can help improve your security. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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Urge Congress to stop the expansion of the ICE mass detention system, demand access to these facilities, and hold ICE accountable.
Shut Down the ICE Detention Machine
Immigrant detention is inhumane, arbitrary, and rife with abuse. Take action to shut down ICE's supercharged detention machine now.
action.aclu.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Urge Congress to stop the expansion of the ICE mass detention system, demand access to these facilities, and hold ICE accountable.
Learn from Matt.
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
About to have to say I'm late to a meeting because of Windows
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Learn from Matt.
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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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:
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:
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.
berkeleyca.gov
October 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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:
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!
Welcome @alternativetechs.com and @ywcagp.bsky.social! Thank you for your support!
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Thanks for the welcome and glad to be here!
🛡️ Security at Work, at Home & On the Go!
Cybersecurity doesn’t stop at your desk—it travels with you.
• Watch for phishing 🔎
• Use strong passwords + MFA 🔑
• Lock your devices 🔒
• Avoid public Wi-Fi 📶
📲 Stay #CyberSafe with the @sfcitycio.sf.gov and @sfgov.sf.gov!
Cybersecurity doesn’t stop at your desk—it travels with you.
• Watch for phishing 🔎
• Use strong passwords + MFA 🔑
• Lock your devices 🔒
• Avoid public Wi-Fi 📶
📲 Stay #CyberSafe with the @sfcitycio.sf.gov and @sfgov.sf.gov!
October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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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:
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:
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.
berkeleyca.gov
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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:
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:
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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.
Download a Know Your Rights phone screen background, protest sign, and more.
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.
www.aclu.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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.
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
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
🌐 Cybersecurity starts with small, daily habits.
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, the SF Department of Technology encourages everyone to practice good cyber wellness - your first line of defense online. 💻
Learn more 🔗 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
#CyberSafeSF @sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, the SF Department of Technology encourages everyone to practice good cyber wellness - your first line of defense online. 💻
Learn more 🔗 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
#CyberSafeSF @sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov
October 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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
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
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Want some sound security advice to prep for protests this weekend? Check out this guide: www.turnoffyourphone.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Want some sound security advice to prep for protests this weekend? Check out this guide: www.turnoffyourphone.org
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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...
Tiny 'making of' vid here - youtu.be/_2RacX9DgWM...
October 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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...
Tiny 'making of' vid here - youtu.be/_2RacX9DgWM...
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DNS - do not sdisturb? deoxyribonucleic sacid?
Nope! Domain Name System!
#techsupport #techfacts #techtuesday
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
Nope! Domain Name System!
#techsupport #techfacts #techtuesday
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
DNS - do not sdisturb? deoxyribonucleic sacid?
Nope! Domain Name System!
#techsupport #techfacts #techtuesday
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
Nope! Domain Name System!
#techsupport #techfacts #techtuesday
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
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Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11 or replace your computer.
#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport
#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport
October 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11 or replace your computer.
#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport
#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport
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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-...
How to: Use Signal
Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later
Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1
License: GPLv3
Level: Beginner
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Other reading:
https://signal.org/
https://support.signal.org/
https://signal.org/blog/
Table of Contents
Download and Install Signal
Register and Verify...
ssd.eff.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport
October 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11 or replace your computer.
#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport
#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechSupport
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Windows 10 Sunset? Windows 10 End of Life? What does it mean? What do you have to do?
You have questions. We have answers.
#TechSupport #Windows #Microsoft #PC #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #IT #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy #Cooperatives
You have questions. We have answers.
#TechSupport #Windows #Microsoft #PC #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #IT #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy #Cooperatives
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Windows 10 Sunset? Windows 10 End of Life? What does it mean? What do you have to do?
You have questions. We have answers.
#TechSupport #Windows #Microsoft #PC #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #IT #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy #Cooperatives
You have questions. We have answers.
#TechSupport #Windows #Microsoft #PC #Windows10 #Windows11 #DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #IT #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy #Cooperatives
Help us celebrate how cool it is to be a co-op! October is National Co-op Month.
#NationalCoopMonth #Cooperatives #Coops #WorkerOwnedCooperative #CoopsYear #Coops4SDGs #IYC2025 #IT #Technology #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy
#NationalCoopMonth #Cooperatives #Coops #WorkerOwnedCooperative #CoopsYear #Coops4SDGs #IYC2025 #IT #Technology #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy
October 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Help us celebrate how cool it is to be a co-op! October is National Co-op Month.
#NationalCoopMonth #Cooperatives #Coops #WorkerOwnedCooperative #CoopsYear #Coops4SDGs #IYC2025 #IT #Technology #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy
#NationalCoopMonth #Cooperatives #Coops #WorkerOwnedCooperative #CoopsYear #Coops4SDGs #IYC2025 #IT #Technology #TechSupport #ITsupport #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NPtech #Advocacy
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It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔐🛡️
Every click🖱️
Every password 🔑
Every device🤳
Let’s keep #SanFrancisco #CyberSafe together.
Learn more 💻 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
@sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov #DT #CISO #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #sfdepartmentoftechnology #SFOfficeofCybersecurity
Every click🖱️
Every password 🔑
Every device🤳
Let’s keep #SanFrancisco #CyberSafe together.
Learn more 💻 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
@sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov #DT #CISO #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #sfdepartmentoftechnology #SFOfficeofCybersecurity
October 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔐🛡️
Every click🖱️
Every password 🔑
Every device🤳
Let’s keep #SanFrancisco #CyberSafe together.
Learn more 💻 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
@sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov #DT #CISO #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #sfdepartmentoftechnology #SFOfficeofCybersecurity
Every click🖱️
Every password 🔑
Every device🤳
Let’s keep #SanFrancisco #CyberSafe together.
Learn more 💻 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
@sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov #DT #CISO #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #sfdepartmentoftechnology #SFOfficeofCybersecurity
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Do you ever wish you could undo an undo? Boy do I have news for you!
#techsupport #techtips
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
#techsupport #techtips
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
September 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Do you ever wish you could undo an undo? Boy do I have news for you!
#techsupport #techtips
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
#techsupport #techtips
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
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Companies often make it pretty hard for us to ask them not to share our information. @CAGovernor should sign A.B. 566 and give us the tools to make it easier to do so. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Governor Newsom Should Make it Easier to Exercise Our Privacy Rights
California has one of the nation’s most comprehensive consumer data privacy laws. But it’s not always easy for people to exercise those privacy rights. That’s why we supported Assemblymember Josh
www.eff.org
September 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Companies often make it pretty hard for us to ask them not to share our information. @CAGovernor should sign A.B. 566 and give us the tools to make it easier to do so. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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PSA - remember to take care of updates well before important events or meetings! (or vice versa!)
#techsupport #techhumor
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
#techsupport #techhumor
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
September 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
PSA - remember to take care of updates well before important events or meetings! (or vice versa!)
#techsupport #techhumor
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
#techsupport #techhumor
#msp #serviceprovider
#businessIT #ITconsulting
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Feels like the perfect day to soak up some Mission culture.
September 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Feels like the perfect day to soak up some Mission culture.