Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users
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In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to troubleshoot Internet problems. Internet problems can be frustrating, but your router holds the clue to fixing them. Learn how to troubleshoot and fix common router problems, from power issues to bad cables to broken connections, in this step-by-step guide. Not … Continue reading How to Troubleshoot Internet Problems
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to secure your wireless network. We use our wireless networks for everything from paying bills to watching movies, not to mention smart home devices. But if you don’t keep your wireless network secure, everything you do is vulnerable to thieves and … Continue reading How to Secure Your Wireless Network
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to recover a lost password. If you forget your password, it’s not always an easy task to regain access to your account. That’s by design - if the process was simple, hackers would be able to break in more easily. That’s … Continue reading How to Recover a Lost Password
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to reduce Bluetooth interference. Bluetooth is the standard for wireless connections between your computer and your keyboard, headset, and other devices. But if you’ve ever struggled with dropped connections or weak signals, you know how frustrating Bluetooth interference can be. Learn … Continue reading How to Reduce Bluetooth Interference
Cloud storage is convenient and efficient, but it can also be a gold mine for cybercriminals. Our reliance on cloud storage means that it’s important to understand why criminals want our data and the lengths they’ll go to get it. Learn how to protect your cloud data in my latest article for The Northwest Herald/Shaw … Continue reading Steps to Securing Your Cloud Storage
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to test your computer backups. Everyone knows it’s important to make backups - but are you sure your backups are good? If you don’t test them, you can’t be certain they’re working properly. In this guide we’ll talk about how to … Continue reading How to Test Your Computer Backups
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to remove a computer virus. The built-in antivirus on your computer isn’t enough to stop today’s Internet threats. Even with robust security software, viruses can still sneak through. This step-by-step guide will help you identify and remove computer viruses on Windows … Continue reading How to Remove a Computer Virus
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to secure your smart home. Smart home devices are everywhere, but many consumers don’t realize that they can pose security problems. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risks. Learn how to reconfigure your smart home … Continue reading How to Secure Your Smart Home
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to fix a crashed computer using recovery mode. A crashed computer doesn’t have to be a disaster. Windows and Mac have built-in recovery modes that can help you get back up and running. But it’s important to learn how to use … Continue reading How to Fix a Crashed Computer with Recovery Mode
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to avoid spear phishing scams. Most people are familiar with phishing messages, spam that tries to trick you into clicking on links and infecting your computer with malware. Spear phishing takes this to a whole new level by using highly personalized … Continue reading How to Avoid Spear Phishing Scams
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 