Computer Tips and Tricks for the Windows operating system and Windows based software applications.
Backup Strategy For The Home Or Business A Backup Strategy is necessary as technology continues to evolve and play a more integral role in our daily lives, the amount of data we generate and store on our personal computers is increasing. This data can be anything from important work documents to cherished family photos and videos. Therefore, it is …
Online Shopping Safety Tips 101 For 2022 1. Online Shopping Safety – Skip the debit card When shopping online it’s best to stick to credit cards or payment services like Paypal. Because debit cards are linked to your bank account, you’re at much higher risk if someone is able to hack your information. Credit cards offer more protection and …
Malicious QR Codes Used To Steal Money The FBI warned Americans this week that cyber-criminals are using maliciously crafted QR codes (Quick Response) to steal their credentials and financial info. The warning was issued as a public service announcement published on the Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. “Cyber-criminals are tampering with QR codes to redirect victims to malicious sites …
Windows 10 Is Spying On Your Computer It is true that Windows 10 has raised privacy concerns among users as it collects (spying) a significant amount of user data, including handwriting, voice recognition, telemetry, web history, cookies, experiments, advertisements, inventory, suggestions, and more. While Microsoft has stated that “this data is collected to improve the user experience and is …
Computer Security Tips For The Novice Password Protocol Use a BIOS Password and User Password. Create passwords using online password generators. Norton Random Password Generator Manage your passwords with software such as – Roboform or Intel True Key Change passwords frequently, DO NOT use the same password for every site or account. Security Updates Update firmware / hardware with …