Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users
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Fake apps are a real problem on the official app stores. Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are all struggling to keep them at bay. Learn how to recognize and remove fake apps in my latest article for The Northwest Herald/Shaw Media: Tech Companies Struggle to Remove Fake Apps.
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to protect your computer from ransomware. Ransomware is a scourge that attacks consumers and businesses alike. According to a recent survey ransomware attacks nearly doubled in 2021, and experts expect those numbers to continue rising. Here’s what you need to know … Continue reading How to Protect Your Computer from Ransomware
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
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 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 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
Today’s phishing scams are sophisticated, targeted, and designed to trap consumers. Find out how you can avoid falling victim to these scams in my latest article for The Northwest Herald: Phishing Scams Grow More Sophisticated.
Your phone’s location services are used by many apps — but they don’t always need it and could be revealing your location to strangers. Location information is valuable to hackers and is even bought and sold on the Internet. Find out if the apps on your phone are revealing your location and what to do … Continue reading Is Your Phone Revealing Your Location?
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to recognize counterfeit electronics. The recent chip shortage has exacerbated the problem of counterfeits, but there are steps consumers can take to avoid them. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of counterfeit goods and find genuine deals on computers and … Continue reading How to Recognize Counterfeit Electronics
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 