Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
Avast has announced that the current version of Avast Antivirus (version 18.8) is the last version that can be installed on PCs running either Windows XP or Windows Vista.
That means if your PC is still running either XP or Vista you won’t be able to update to the next version of Avast when it gets released next year.
A while back I wrote a post explaining why it’s a good idea to install an inexpensive dash cam in your vehicle, and it generated a lot of interest.
A few days later one of my Facebook friends messaged me to ask if there is a way to protect yourself by capturing video when you aren’t in your vehicle because she frequently has to interact with people who get easily upset.
Luckily, the answer is yes. You can clip a small, unobtrusive lapel camera to your clothing and record audio and video of everything that’s going on around you. [Read more…]
Regular readers of this blog know that I’m a huge fan of Amazon, especially when it comes to shopping for tech gear.
After all, they offer competitive prices, excellent customer service and the most hassle-free return policy I have ever seen.
Well, now there’s yet another reason to shop for your computer-related gear and tech items at Amazon: You can now pay for selected items in five interest-free monthly installments!
That’s right, you can purchase a new laptop, desktop computer, monitor, tablet or other qualifying item and pay for it in five monthly payments – completely interest-free and with no credit check. [Read more…]
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 that your email account is one of the most import online accounts you’ll ever use?
In fact, after your online banking account and your PayPal account, your email account is probably THE most important account you have. [Read more…]
I’m sure you’ve seen those commercials on TV where an overly excited pitchman extols the virtues of a great new widget that’s guaranteed to make your life better “or we’ll give you your money back!“.
Whether it’s the awesome liquid rubber in a can, the amazing twist-o-matic kitchen utensil or some other “this widget will so change your life” thingy, the pitches are usually pretty much the same: [Read more…]
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