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“Privacy Warnings” of one type or another have been making the rounds on Facebook ever since the site first came into existence.
While most of those warnings range from completely worthless to downright malicious, a few of them actually have some merit.
Privacy is indeed a concern on Facebook, but many of us understandably attempt to attack the problem from the wrong angle.
While we can and should lock down the privacy settings on our Facebook accounts as much as we possibly can without cutting our friends and followers completely out of our online lives, the most effective privacy measures take place before we even touch the mouse, keyboard or touch screen. [Read more…]
Question from Michael: The power supply in my computer has gone bad and I need to replace it.
I looked on Amazon and a couple of other sites and there are so many brands to choose from.
Which is the best brand of power supply for someone on a limited budget (hopefully less than $100)?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Are you planning on taking a well-deserved vacation but worry about vandals and burglars 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 Wi-Fi 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…]
Scams and hoaxes of all types pop up every day on Facebook, and some of them have a habit of rearing their ugly heads time and time again.
These recurring hoaxes are often more annoying than dangerous, but it’s still good to avoid them whenever possible.
I have received several messages over the past few days asking about the legitimacy of a recurring hoax that’s currently making the rounds again. [Read more…]
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