Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
Are you aware that unused online accounts are at risk of being hijacked by hackers who can then use them to do malicious things in your name?
That’s one of the reasons why I wrote this post.
Unused accounts also unnecessarily consume a portion of the service provider’s resources that could be used by other accounts.
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Do you ever worry about vandals and burglars damaging or ransacking your home while you’re gone?
Unfortunately, in today’s world that is a very valid concern.
A good home security system is a great deterrent, but not every home needs a full-blown system like that.
Depending on your home’s size and layout, an inexpensive and strategically placed IP camera
IP cameras work by transmitting video and/or still images to your WiFi router, allowing you to monitor the area that’s in view of the camera from anywhere in the world via your mobile device. [Read more…]
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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.
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If you’re a blogger you probably know by now how important it is to diversify your blog’s traffic sources.
But just in case you don’t, a recent development in Australia vividly illustrates why you need to do that ASAP. [Read more…]
Do you own a 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro that won’t charge the battery past 1%?
If so, your machine just might qualify for a free replacement battery from Apple.