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 recover data from a crashed hard drive. You know that sinking feeling you get when you realize your hard drive has crashed? All your hard work—gone in moments! Learn what to do if your hard drive crashes and how to … Continue reading How to Recover Data from a Crashed Hard Drive
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to save money on a new computer. You’ve decided to buy a new computer, but you’re not sure how to find the best deals. Sales are always good, but there are other ways you can find discounts on computers even when … Continue reading How to Save Money on a New Computer
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to dust your computer safely. Dust is the bane of electronics. It traps heat, causing your computer’s components to fail faster than they would otherwise. But you have to be careful when dusting your computer so you don’t inadvertently make the … Continue reading How to Dust Your Computer Safely
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 share photos and videos safely. Sharing photos online is easy… perhaps too easy. It’s all too common for consumers to find that their family photos and videos have been stolen. That’s why it’s important to use a secure method of … Continue reading How to Share Photos and Videos Safely
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 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
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.
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 