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Practical advice about computers, phones, security, passwords, photos, and the technology you use every day.
4 Things That Make Moving To A New PC Simple
Do you have an outdated PC? Are you ready to upgrade to new equipment? It may seem daunting. Depending on how many files, photos and data you have on your current…
The Dark Web – 3 Things You Need To Know
You’ve heard the term “Dark Web” before but what exactly is it? Are you at risk? What can you do if your information is leaked? Read on, I’ll tell you everything you…
What Is Account Verification? Should I Really Verify My Accounts?
Yes! Ensure your accounts are your own. It’s important to verify that your account as belonging to you. . Generally verification is done by email or text message. Google…
Protect Your Internet Privacy In 4 Easy Steps
You’ve seen a lot of articles about internet privacy over the years. What can you actually do to protect yourself? We use the Internet more and more, your privacy is…
6 Things To Do With Your iPhone Photos
Chances are you snap a photo anytime you visit a new place, have family gatherings, or your pet does something absolutely adorable. What about when your kid celebrates a…
Cut The Cord Now : Cancel Cable & Stream TV Online
Free yourself from your costly all-in-one broadband service subscriptions and explore cheaper streaming TV services. With yearly increases and less need for the hundreds…
The Best Way To Keep Your Passwords Safe
Changing the passwords regularly seems like a tedious and daunting. But it is in your best interest. Your computer has sensitive and important information. If your…
6 Things To Avoid When Making New Passwords
What is the current state of IT security? It is commonly known that passwords are personal, more like family secrets. The rules are simple; keep it where people can’t…
What’s The Best Way To Backup My Files?
Data loss is something that can happen to anyone. It’s something all of us should be aware of. It can occur from many things including human error, software flaws, power…
From The Archive
Google My Business? Is It Worth The Time?
Did you know Google wants to help grow your small business? “ Google My Business ” (GMB) is a free service to do just that. It’s offered by Google to ensure your…
A Lesson From Steve Jobs And How It Applies To You
Steve Jobs once said: “Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools,…
Halloween Is In A Few Days
The Goblins and Monsters Are Not the Only Scary Things Much has changed since you last upgraded, or goodness, installed your WiFi. It’s 2017. Don’t live in the slow lane…
Developing Websites Using WordPress
Some of you know I have been taking my business into a new direction and as a result I have gotten deep into web development. The type of web development I choose was…
Safely Upgrading To MS Windows 10
As most Windows users have learned, Microsoft has an inconsistent record when it comes to releasing operating systems. Many users, including myself, found Windows 8 and…
All This Talk About ‘Passwords’ Is Driving Me Nuts – I’m Happy To Be Nuts :)
The New York Times ran the following article about the theft of more than a billion, yes, billion with a “B“, sets of internet credentials. Those would be…