Category Archives: Tech Tips
Cloud storage
Many people are unaware of the values and convenience of cloud storage. Most don’t even understand the concept. Firstly, it is NOT in the clouds, per se, but on a computer somewhere and accessible anywhere from a multitude of devices.
'Tis the Hacking Season
Christmas time is one of the most hacked time of year. There are more people shopping online then most other times of the year. Be Careful! You need to keep yourself safe. If your email has been hacked, act quickly.
Doomsday Data Preppers
Excerp: While the Boy Scout Motto is, “Be Prepared” – and I was very serious about Scouting back in the day – I am always amused when I happen by NatGeo’s “Doomsday Preppers,” a show that “explores the lives of
AOL has been hacked
For those of you still using AOL for email!! According to this morning’s Fox News story, AOL has been hacked. Change your email password immediately. Check your “sent” folder to see if there are any emails that you didn’t
Keep Windows XP Secure After April 8 Support Deadline
April 8 marks the end of Microsoft’s support for Windows XP; an operating system that’s still very popular and widely used. After that deadline, Windows XP will no longer be patched, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be used safely.
Windows XP – "End of Life" 4-8-2014
Microsoft will be discontinuing support for Windows XP on April 8th. What does this mean for you? After that date, if you use that Windows XP computer to go on the internet, you are at risk! Microsoft will no longer
Have been trying to contact them by phone for 3 months. Resorted to the Better Business Bureau, but got no satisfaction. If only they would answer their phone, instead of having a one week turn around with email conversations. Price
Password Safety
Every website you go to nowadays needs you to set up a Username & Password. This is OK, but we all get complacent in our password use. We tend to make it as simple as possible, like birthdays, etc.. We
Danger: Credit Card – WiFi -RFID
Most new credit & debit cards are fitted with RFID chips which allow you to “swipe & pay” at anyplace from gas stations to convenience stores. These cards pose a serious security threat. Watch this video to see the whole
Tech Tips: Posting photos & your kids
Make sure that the GPS tagging on your smartphone is turned off. Here is a youtube video detailing the dangers. If you routinely post pictures of your kids on facebook, etc. Think Twice. It works. My phone has GPS turned