Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
It seems that small unmanned aircraft (aka drones) are everywhere these days.
And since they can easily be purchased for less than $50 at places like Amazon
And besides, they’re a whole bunch of fun!
If you (or one of your children) owns a drone, you should know that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires you to register it at their website. And the penalties for failing to register it can be severe! [Read more…]
Are you racking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift for someone you love?
If so, I have a suggestion for you…
Why not give them a portable jump starter for their vehicle?
If you’ve ever been stranded on the side of road with a dead battery, you know how frustrating it can be having to wait for an expensive tow-truck to come and jump start your vehicle.
Even worse, if it happens after dark it can even be down-right frightening! [Read more…]
Regular readers of this blog know that I’m not a fan of password managers because using one is like placing all of your eggs (i.e. your entire digital life) into one fragile basket.
Think about it for a moment. If the passwords to all of your online accounts are stored in a single database, what happens if that database is somehow breached by hackers?
That’s right – the hackers will have immediate and full access to your entire digital life!
The companies behind the most popular password manager apps and services go to great lengths to explain how their products safeguard your passwords and the precious stored data and information they protect.
Truth be told, they really do put in a great effort to make their products as secure as possible. Unfortunately, that doesn’t really matter. Here’s why… [Read more…]
One of Apple’s most successful marketing claims has always been that simply owning a Mac instead of a PC can help keep your computer safe from malware.
For many years that claim was valid, but unfortunately that’s no longer the case.
Recent studies indicate that the number of successful malware attacks on Macs has skyrocketed in recent years, and the problem is getting worse by the day.
Of course there’s still a LOT more malware out there targeting Windows PCs than Macs, but that’s little consolation considering it only takes one malware infection to ruin your entire day, especially if you get it by ransomware. [Read more…]
If you happen to live in an area that gets hit with frequent power outages, it pays to be prepared just in case the electricity goes off for hours, or even days at a time.
In my opinion, the best way to be prepared for an extended power outage is to have a portable generator
Portable generators used to be quite expensive, but these days their prices are quite reasonable. In fact, you can buy a small generator capable of powering a few lights, a television set, your various gadgets and a small appliance or two for less than $200.
[Read more…]
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