Have you ever wished you could have a transcript of a YouTube video you watched?
Do you ever use Closed Captioning on YouTube videos? Did you even know that you could?
I occasionally watch YouTube videos to learn how to do something or to learn more about a topic or person. I just learned about two "tools" available for YouTube videos that may help me when I do that: Closed Captioning and Transcripts
I made a screencast to show you how to access both Closed Captioning and Transcripts on YouTube: http://somup.com/cq6UXgff9f It demonstrates how to do this on a laptop or desktop computer. The screen on your mobile device will look a little different, so you will just have to explore.
Now....not all videos have transcripts available using the method I demonstrate in the screencast, so you may need to copy and paste the URL (address) of the YouTube video using this website to access a transcript of a video: https://www.vidreader.com
Disclaimer: As with any digitally transcribed text, the transcript may contain words that are misspelled. :-)
Happy Halloween week! And, if you live in my area.......brrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Jeline
All of my weekly tips can be found here: http://tuesdaytechtidbit.blogspot.com
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Medicare Part D
If you are 65 then it's time to review your Part D drug plan. (If you are presently in my Computing for Seniors class, you can stop reading now because we've already reviewed this together).
I still talk with people who have not reviewed their Part D plan since originally signing up for it. Do yourself a favor and take time annually to review your plan: either online, make an appointment with your pharmacist, talk with your Extension Office or watch for other local agencies to offer the service.
All entities reviewing drug plans use the same website to evaluate the available plans in your state: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?lang=en You can also do it yourself: sign in or use the website without logging in. The advantage of logging in to your Medicare account is that all of your present medications will automatically be on your list.
Whether or not your medications have changed, you still need to evaluate the plans and select the best one for you before December 7. Drug plans, drug tiers, and premiums change annually. The same drug can be on different tiers in different plans thus changing its cost. Don't just assume that what you are presently enrolled in is the best plan for you next year.
For example: I have been on the "Humana WalMart Rx" plan for the past two years. That plan will no longer be available in 2020. If I do nothing, I will automatically be enrolled in the "Humana Premiere" plan which will more than double my premium cost next year and cost much more than if I enroll myself in the new "Humana Value" plan. If I choose this plan, my premium will be $10 less per month. The increased cost of my two meds on this plan will be more than offset by the decrease in premium.
The other thing I am noticing is that a mail-order prescription for 90 days will cost more than if I get it at a local pharmacy. This is a big change for me. I've noticed this to be true in several different companies, so if you are in the habit of doing mail order, it might be wise to check with your local pharmacy (which you can do online in the comparison section) to determine which is the cheapest method of obtaining your drugs.
All of this can be overwhelming at first, but the more you access the website, the more comfortable you will be with it. Don't be afraid to play around with it. I've made a screencast to show you how to navigate the website: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cq63eTu5bT
If you aren't interested in using the website, then make an appointment now with your pharmacist or local agency offering this service. Following the appointment, try using the Medicare website just to see if you come up with the same recommendation.
One last tip: Unless you are in an urban setting, Medicare Advantage plans (which can include your drugs) are usually not beneficial because you are restricted to doctors in select networks.
So, feel empowered; you can do this! Visit medicare.gov soon and give it a try! Please share with me if you learn additional information during this process.
Jeline
I still talk with people who have not reviewed their Part D plan since originally signing up for it. Do yourself a favor and take time annually to review your plan: either online, make an appointment with your pharmacist, talk with your Extension Office or watch for other local agencies to offer the service.
All entities reviewing drug plans use the same website to evaluate the available plans in your state: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?lang=en You can also do it yourself: sign in or use the website without logging in. The advantage of logging in to your Medicare account is that all of your present medications will automatically be on your list.
Whether or not your medications have changed, you still need to evaluate the plans and select the best one for you before December 7. Drug plans, drug tiers, and premiums change annually. The same drug can be on different tiers in different plans thus changing its cost. Don't just assume that what you are presently enrolled in is the best plan for you next year.
For example: I have been on the "Humana WalMart Rx" plan for the past two years. That plan will no longer be available in 2020. If I do nothing, I will automatically be enrolled in the "Humana Premiere" plan which will more than double my premium cost next year and cost much more than if I enroll myself in the new "Humana Value" plan. If I choose this plan, my premium will be $10 less per month. The increased cost of my two meds on this plan will be more than offset by the decrease in premium.
The other thing I am noticing is that a mail-order prescription for 90 days will cost more than if I get it at a local pharmacy. This is a big change for me. I've noticed this to be true in several different companies, so if you are in the habit of doing mail order, it might be wise to check with your local pharmacy (which you can do online in the comparison section) to determine which is the cheapest method of obtaining your drugs.
All of this can be overwhelming at first, but the more you access the website, the more comfortable you will be with it. Don't be afraid to play around with it. I've made a screencast to show you how to navigate the website: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cq63eTu5bT
If you aren't interested in using the website, then make an appointment now with your pharmacist or local agency offering this service. Following the appointment, try using the Medicare website just to see if you come up with the same recommendation.
One last tip: Unless you are in an urban setting, Medicare Advantage plans (which can include your drugs) are usually not beneficial because you are restricted to doctors in select networks.
So, feel empowered; you can do this! Visit medicare.gov soon and give it a try! Please share with me if you learn additional information during this process.
Jeline
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Amazon Reviews
I've always relied on Amazon reviews to help with my online purchases....even when I buy a product elsewhere. However, a recent article I read reduces my confidence in those reviews.
Have you ever read Amazon reviews that describe items other than what you you are looking at? Have you wondered how a review for a toy or book that is different than what you are viewing is in the list of reviews? I always thought it was because someone posted their review in the wrong place. However, that is not the case.
Unscrupulous sellers have found a way to incorporate reviews from multiple items they may be selling or have sold. This is done to "boost" their 5-star reviews. Amazon is aware of this but relies on us, the buyers, to report these items.
This article from Consumer Reports goes into much more detail as to the why's and how's of fake Amazon reviews. I was so disheartened to learn this; this is a reason to buy from "name-brand" sellers on Amazon (not third-party sellers) and also to look for reviews of items elsewhere in addition to Amazon.
Happy Tuesday; happy shopping! Only 71 days until Christmas.
Have you ever read Amazon reviews that describe items other than what you you are looking at? Have you wondered how a review for a toy or book that is different than what you are viewing is in the list of reviews? I always thought it was because someone posted their review in the wrong place. However, that is not the case.
Unscrupulous sellers have found a way to incorporate reviews from multiple items they may be selling or have sold. This is done to "boost" their 5-star reviews. Amazon is aware of this but relies on us, the buyers, to report these items.
This article from Consumer Reports goes into much more detail as to the why's and how's of fake Amazon reviews. I was so disheartened to learn this; this is a reason to buy from "name-brand" sellers on Amazon (not third-party sellers) and also to look for reviews of items elsewhere in addition to Amazon.
Happy Tuesday; happy shopping! Only 71 days until Christmas.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Facebook Two-Factor Authentication
If you are a member of the iPhone Users Group or are in my Computing for Seniors class, I apologize. You have already received this tip from me today. But, I feel it is important and want to share with anyone who uses Facebook.
If you use Facebook, I'd like to encourage you to enable two-factor authentication on your Facebook account for security purposes. This article will give you more information and step-by-step instructions for doing that both on a laptop or desktop computer and a mobile device:
If you use Facebook, I'd like to encourage you to enable two-factor authentication on your Facebook account for security purposes. This article will give you more information and step-by-step instructions for doing that both on a laptop or desktop computer and a mobile device:
Basically, this almost guarantees that no one will be able to log into your Facebook account unless they have your mobile phone in their possession.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Try, try, try again!
I must apologize, but today's tip is once again for iPhone users:
Thirteen days after the release of iOS 13 there is still a lot of conversation online about it and Apple is actively deploying updates.
*If you are still running iOS 12, make sure you do the update that was released last week for it - 12.4.2
*If you installed iOS 13, there was another update released yesterday - 13.1.2. Be sure you install it soon.
This is unprecedented action taken by Apple: 4 updates in 14 days. I'm glad to see them releasing updates quickly rather than making us endure that bugs that are popping up.
I have to admit I really haven't had issues since updating my phone (X). John's (8) has done some strange things which have been irritating at times, but I keep reassuring him that it isn't anything he's doing wrong. It is just kind of flaky. It will eventually improve.
I'm not sorry I installed iOS 13 as I've been enjoying several of the new features. It's been in beta since early this summer; I'm just surprised some of these issues weren't caught earlier.
Stay tuned. And, keep enjoying your phone; in the end, the new iOS will be worth it.
Thirteen days after the release of iOS 13 there is still a lot of conversation online about it and Apple is actively deploying updates.
*If you are still running iOS 12, make sure you do the update that was released last week for it - 12.4.2
*If you installed iOS 13, there was another update released yesterday - 13.1.2. Be sure you install it soon.
This is unprecedented action taken by Apple: 4 updates in 14 days. I'm glad to see them releasing updates quickly rather than making us endure that bugs that are popping up.
I have to admit I really haven't had issues since updating my phone (X). John's (8) has done some strange things which have been irritating at times, but I keep reassuring him that it isn't anything he's doing wrong. It is just kind of flaky. It will eventually improve.
I'm not sorry I installed iOS 13 as I've been enjoying several of the new features. It's been in beta since early this summer; I'm just surprised some of these issues weren't caught earlier.
Stay tuned. And, keep enjoying your phone; in the end, the new iOS will be worth it.