Security

Welcome to the SCOV Tech Club Blog! Hello everyone, and welcome to our official club blog! We’re thrilled to launch this space as a resource for all our members, and anyone interested in demystifying the world of modern technology. Our mission is simple: to help suncityers confidently navigate, enjoy, and benefit from the digital age….

As of March 2025, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) remains a topic of intense speculation and development, with experts divided on its imminent arrival. While significant progress has been made in AI capabilities, true AGI has not yet been achieved. Current State of AGI AGI, defined as AI systems that can perform any intellectual task that…

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a security process that requires users to provide two different authentication factors to verify their identity. This adds an extra layer of security beyond just a username and password, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to gain access to your accounts. Why is 2FA Important? 1. Enhanced Security: Even if…

Passkeys are a modern, passwordless authentication method designed to improve security and convenience. They are based on public-key cryptography and are meant to replace traditional passwords. Here’s how they work and why they’re beneficial: How Passkeys Work 1. Key Pair Generation: • When you create a passkey for a website or app, your device generates…

USB Ports Types of USB Ports

I’ve been seeing a lot in the news about the amazing success of scammers. Just this AM I saw where they had stolen $1.3 billion in 2023 pretending to be from the government or tech support. HERE is the FBI’s full report. Apparently, with the arrival of AI, scammers can duplicate a voice (as in…

Apple has announced its third Impact Accelerator class: a cohort of 12 Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned environmental solution and service providers on the cutting edge of green technology and clean energy. Established to help mature, diverse businesses scale their impact and reach the next stage of development, the Apple Impact Accelerator program is part of…

For several years the Club leadership has been aware of the need to update the club’s website. Finally that work has born some fruit. We now have a more contemporary website with information regarding club services as well as space for blogging. It is our intent to publish blog updates on a variety of topics…