Your Web browser lets you access Internet sites, but it can also be a gateway for viruses, malware, and more. Here’s how to keep your browser protected and secure. (Don't miss my latest article for The Northwest Herald - Protect Your Window To The Internet by Triona Guidry) Remember that it’s vital to keep your browser up … Continue reading How To Protect Your Web Browser
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How To Secure Your Web Browser
Did you know that most viruses sneak onto your computer through your Web browser? Here's how you can secure your Internet surfing experience. Take a look at your Web browser(s) with the following advice in mind. Related Article: Eight Tips For Safer Web Browser Searching by Triona Guidry (The Northwest Herald) How To Clear Your … Continue reading How To Secure Your Web Browser
A Parent’s Guide To Protecting Your Kids Online
It's hard to protect kids online, because parents and educators often have a hard time finding resources that can help them understand the latest risks and recommendations. I've gathered a variety of information in one place so you can learn about antivirus, parental controls, and protecting your kids while using mobile devices and video games. … Continue reading A Parent’s Guide To Protecting Your Kids Online
How To Backup And Restore Files On Your PC Or Mac
Everyone knows you're supposed to make backups, but choosing a method can be confusing. Here's a rundown of your choices for Windows and Mac. Related article: Today's Backups Offer More Flexibility by Triona Guidry (The Northwest Herald) Built-In Backups All modern computers come with utilities which you can use to back up to an external … Continue reading How To Backup And Restore Files On Your PC Or Mac
Adobe’s Moved Creative Suite Exclusively To The Cloud. Is This Good Or Bad?
Adobe has announced that, from now on, the only way to get Creative Suite is via the cloud. That's right, no more boxed versions of CS - you get it via the Internet or no Photoshop or Illustrator for you. Many people are wondering how this is going to work in the real world, myself … Continue reading Adobe’s Moved Creative Suite Exclusively To The Cloud. Is This Good Or Bad?
Apple & Amazon Customer Service Hacked: Can The Cloud Be Trusted?
Once your data is in the cloud you lose all control of it. A journalist's online persona was recently hijacked through hackers' clever and scary manipulation of Apple and Amazon's tech support. This could happen to any of us, at any time. A description of the incident from the journalist, Mat Honan, who works for … Continue reading Apple & Amazon Customer Service Hacked: Can The Cloud Be Trusted?
How To Create Secure Passwords
Many people say to me, "I don't need a secure password. I don't have anything sensitive on my computer, so I don't care if a hacker gets in." You, my friends, are a hacker's dream. Because it's not necessarily your personal information they want, although they'll happily steal your credit card info if they can. … Continue reading How To Create Secure Passwords
Developing A Disaster Recovery Plan
Are you prepared for a disaster? This checklist will help you assess your plans for home and business. 1) Critical resources What are your most important resources, and which ones can you do without in a crisis? 2) Backups What is your backup strategy? Where are your off-site backups located? Do you test your backups … Continue reading Developing A Disaster Recovery Plan
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 