Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users
Windows, Mac, and mobile tech support – networking – Internet safety – consumer technology
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to understand your computer’s tech specs. Technical specifications can be hard to understand even if you’re tech-savvy. Computers change fast, and what’s in use today could be replaced by something new tomorrow. But the basics remain the same. Knowing how to … Continue reading How to Understand Your Computer’s Tech Specs
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
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 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
Today’s Internet threats pose increasing risks to consumers. Is your antivirus protection adequate? What about your firewall? Are there other security features that can help? Learn how to find the right security solution for your home computer in my latest article for The Northwest Herald/Shaw Media: Modern Security Software Protects Against Today’s Threats.
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 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 