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The State of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is something we all use, but don’t really think about; It’s one of those things that, when it’s working well, you don’t notice – but when it isn’t, it can be a complete show-stopper. Wireless networking as a whole has come a long way in the past decade or so, especially as devices have […]
Preparing for a Windows 10 Upgrade
For those considering Windows 10: Take these steps first! It’s been almost a year since the launch of Windows 10, and with it have been many people taking advantage of the free upgrade. However, we still get (even this much time later) many people who willingly take the upgrade, only to find that their computer […]
Escaping The Fake Blue Screen Popups and Evading Similar Scareware
We’ve spoken before on the subject of the numerous call center scams that exist for the purpose of convincing people they have a problem and taking their money to “fix it”, but with the increased frequency at which we’ve been hearing about more and more clients being affected, we decided that it would be prudent […]
What Your Child Could Be Hiding From You Online: Hidden file vaults, decoy applications, and secret messaging
Parents: did you ever keep secrets from YOUR parents when you were younger? Information such as where you went after school, if you were dating anyone, or where you spent your money? If any of this sounds familiar, you are definitely not alone. In those days, however, the exchange of information was a lot more limited, and […]
The Risk of Identity Theft and Dangers of Computer Disposal
If you’ve ever thrown away or recycled an old computer, there’s a good chance you have unwittingly put your personal information at risk. Unfortunately, in this age of digital credentials and identity theft, criminals are always on the prowl searching for more convenient ways of obtaining the information on their next victim. This problem has worsened over […]
Remembering Passwords Made Easy
If you’re like me, and indeed most people, you tend to have a bit of trouble remembering passwords for your different online accounts. At the very least, you may remember the passwords themselves, but not what they go to. What’s worse is that many account-connected services will auto-lockout when hit with too many wrong passwords. […]
Preventing An Automatic Windows 10 Upgrade
Back in February, Microsoft announced it would be resetting Windows 10’s status from an “Optional Update” to a “Recommended” one. While this might not seem to be a big deal, it has become a potential problem for millions of unwary Windows 7 and Windows 8 users out there. You see, by default, Windows 7 and […]
Making The Shift From Picasa To Google Photos
Earlier last month, Google announced it would discontinue its photo manager, Picasa, in exchange for a heavier focus on its cloud-based Google Photos service. For many people who have used Picasa for organizing and editing their pictures for many years, this represents a big change in the way they will accomplish this task in the future. Making the […]