Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
Do you dream about working from home and being your own boss?
If so, you’re certainly not alone.
Truth be told, most everyone fantasizes about earning a good living from the comfort of their own home at one time or another.
The fact is, it is entirely possible to do just that, but there are so many scammers out there claiming to offer legitimate work from home opportunities that the many real work at home opportunities get lost in the clutter. [Read more…]
We all seem to have multiple portable devices these days, and keeping them all charged up and ready to use can be a challenge. And if you travel often it can be even more difficult.
That’s why always having a good portable wall charger on hand is a must.
The RAVPower 3-Port 30W USB Travel Charger is one of the handiest chargers I have ever used. It’s small enough to easily carry it around in a pants pocket, yet it supplies a respectable 30 watts of charging power to up to two devices. [Read more…]
It’s no secret that we live in a dangerous world. Sadly, burglaries and home invasions have become commonplace in recent years, and the problem seems to be getting worse instead of better.
Several major companies have been providing homeowners with home security hardware and monitoring services for decades, but the solutions they offer tend to be on the expensive side.
What’s more, most of them require professional installation.
A while back I started seeing advertisements for SimpliSafe, a “Do-It-Yourself” security system that doesn’t require professional installation. I decided to check them out, and for the most part I was quite impressed. This is what I learned… [Read more…]
I’ve been recommending the free version of Avast Antivirus to keep your PC free of malware for some time now because it does a better job at keeping your data and identity safe from hackers and scammers than most other “paid” alternatives, and it won’t slow your system down.
You’re probably aware that mobile devices have have their own security issues, and that’s why I’ve been using (and recommending) an excellent free security app called Lookout Mobile Security.
Lookout does a great job at enhancing a mobile device’s overall security, but Android users also need effective antivirus protection for their phones, tablets and other devices. [Read more…]
One of the biggest challenges we have when it comes to using your mobile devices is keeping them charged up and ready for use when you need them.
Sure, you can always plug them in and top off their batteries when you’re are at home, at the office, or in your car, but what if you’re in a place where there’s no electrical outlet for an extended period of time?
In all likelihood, the battery is going to die before you can get to a place where you can plug it in and charge it.
I’ve written several posts explaining how to maximize the battery life of our mobile devices, but the simplest method I know of is to keep a cordless external battery charging device on hand. [Read more…]
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