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 choose a computer mouse. Choosing the right mouse is as important as choosing the right computer. It needs to be comfortable and easy to use, with the performance and features you need for your daily tasks. In this guide you’ll … Continue reading How to Choose a Computer Mouse
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to choose a computer keyboard. When it comes to buying a keyboard, you might be surprised at the plethora of options. In this guide you’ll learn how to narrow down your choices and find the right keyboard for you. Not a … Continue reading How to Choose a Computer Keyboard
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to organize your computer cables. If you’ve ever struggled with a tangled mess of cables, you’re not alone. In this guide you’ll find my top tips for keeping your computer cables in good condition. Not a paid member? It’s not too … Continue reading How to Organize Your Computer Cables
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
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to fix crashing apps on your computer. Trying to figure out why an app keeps crashing can be frustrating. Some apps are kind enough to give you an error message, while others simply stop working with no notice. In this guide, … Continue reading How to Fix Crashing Apps on Your Computer
Ever type the wrong Web address by mistake? Did you know that cybercriminals snatch up typoed domains in order to create tempting lookalikes? Typosquatting is the practice of registering a domain that is a typo of a common site, like goole instead of google or microsft instead of microsoft. Most people don't notice typos, especially … Continue reading Typosquatting: How Mistyped Web Sites Lead To Malware and Scams
Fake apps proliferate online, and it’s hard to tell the good apps from the bad. Scammers are getting sneakier by hiding their malicious apps behind the smokescreen of reputable ones. Your garden-variety fake app is typically malware disguised as a fun game or useful utility. Behind the shiny exterior lies code that can steal your … Continue reading When Good Apps Go Bad: How to Avoid Malicious Software
Your computer’s built-in antivirus software is no match against today’s Internet threats. Here’s why you should replace it with something stronger. Windows and Mac computers both have default antivirus programs, Windows Defender and Apple’s XProtect. (If you haven’t noticed XProtect running on your Mac, that’s because it runs silently in the background as part of … Continue reading You Need Better Antivirus Than Your Computer’s Built-In Software
When was the last time you backed up your computer? If you have automatic backups, do you check them on a regular basis? Have you ever tested your backups by trying to restore some of your files? It’s not enough to set your backups and forget them. You would not believe the number of times … Continue reading This Computer Backup Guide Will Really Save Your Assets
If there's one thing you do for your own computer safety, please, use strong, unique passwords! Doing so decreases your chances of suffering virus infection, account hijacking, identity theft, and even financial fraud. People continually re-use passwords, or create weak passwords, or don't change the default passwords on important devices like routers and smart home gadgets. … Continue reading The Essential Guide to Strong Passwords (2021 Edition)
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 