When is the last time you rebooted your computer? Many people aren’t sure. It’s easy to get into the habit of just putting your PC into sleep mode when you’re not using it, then just wake it up and you’re ready to go. No waiting for it to start up. [Read more…]
When it comes to password security, there are two opposing forces. One is the need to use long, strong, and unique passwords for every login you use. The other is the fact that we use so many passwords on a regular basis, that it’s impossible to remember them all if they’re as strong as they should be. [Read more…]
This past holiday season, Amazon’s biggest sellers included plenty of IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Their Echo Dot and Echo Show voice-activated assistants were big sellers, along with other internet connected smart devices like the Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote and the Wyze Cam indoor smart security camera. [Read more…]
One constant in just about every home and office is a Wi-Fi router. Being connected is a necessity these days no matter where you live or what type of business you’re in, and the wireless router is the “grand central station” that all your computers and devices use to get online. [Read more…]
Every few decades the entertainment landscape makes a shift that gives the consumer more choices. [Read more…]
It’s exciting to upgrade your smartphone to a new model with more features, but once you’ve got the new device… how do you get your “phone life” transferred from the old device to the new one? [Read more…]
You’ve probably seen one of those commercials with a dangerous looking figure sitting behind a computer and the words “Dark Web” coming up on the screen. This is a common visual that you’ll see in ads for identity theft services, like LifeLock. [Read more…]
“Hello, I’m calling from Microsoft support and we’ve received an alert that our latest security update didn’t install correctly on your computer. If you have a few moments, I’ll be happy to walk you through the process over the phone to make sure your device is updated properly.” [Read more…]
Many gifts that show up under the tree this holiday season will include technology like computers and laptops. And while they may come with the option for an extended warranty, they don’t come with peace of mind that they’ll be protected from viruses, malware, and other online threats. [Read more…]
This year’s holiday shopping season has already gotten off to a big start with online Black Friday sales up $1.2 billion over last year for a total of $7.4 billion spent only online that day. [Read more…]
