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You probably know that turning the light off when you leave a room can help keep electric bills a little lower than they would be otherwise.
But did you know the average home contains numerous “electronic vampires” that can suck your bank account dry if you let them?
Just what are these electronic vampires? [Read more…]
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As you probably already know, scams and hoaxes are everywhere these days, and some of them are quite believable and compelling.
It’s very easy to fall for some of these scams because they mimic actions that are taken by legitimate security apps.
One of the most dangerous scams that’s making the rounds right now is the insidious “Your computer has a virus!” scam. There are several variations of this scam, but they typically work something like this… [Read more…]
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If you have a loved one who is dealing with memory loss issues due to Dementia, Alzheimer’s or simple advanced age, you’ve probably noticed that it’s hard for them to keep track of the current time, date, and day of the week.
Thankfully, there is a wonderful clock that can help ease that burden and restore part of their lost independence. [Read more…]
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There are several tools that are must-haves for any tech bench, and a set of small flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers top the list.
If you have ever worked on any modern electronic gadgets you know how tiny some of the screws can be, and working with those tiny screws is often frustrating at best.
Let me tell you, the job is a LOT easier if your screwdriver is magnetized. [Read more…]
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Have you ever stopped to consider just how important your email account is?
Like most people you probably use email to send messages to friends and family members and receive updates from the various services you’ve signed up for.
But did you know your email account is one of the most import online accounts you’ll ever use?
In fact, after your online banking and other financial accounts, your email account is probably THE most important account you have. [Read more…]