Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
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Question from Patsy H.: My friend just bought a Chromebook after the salesman at the computer store told her they are safer to use than Windows computers.
Among other things, he said it’s impossible for a Chromebook to catch a virus.
I’d just like to know if you agree with him because I’m needing to get a new laptop myself.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Have you ever used a hotel’s secure Wi-Fi network while staying there as a guest?
How about the secure Wi-Fi network that serves the building you work in – or even the network at your church?
Many of us routinely use these types of secured Wi-Fi networks without giving them a second thought, because…well, they’re encrypted, and therefore safe, right?
As a general rule these secured networks are indeed safe and we can use them without having to worry about having our usernames, passwords and personal info being stolen.
But there’s also a danger with using secured Wi-Fi networks that you need to know about…
Regular readers of this blog know that I really like Windows 10.
In my opinion, it’s the best version of Windows that Microsoft has ever produced (all things considered).
But that being said, there are a few major annoyances with Windows 10 that sometimes make me question my overall affection for it.
One of those annoyances is Microsoft’s clunky ‘Windows Update’ procedure for Windows 10. [Read more…]
With almost over million active users, Netflix is one of the most popular streaming video services in the world.
And as you might imagine, that makes them and their customers extremely popular targets for hackers and scammers.
Netflix users have been receiving phishing emails for years, but the one that’s making the rounds right now is extremely dangerous, and far too many Netflix customers are falling for it.
The scam works like this: [Read more…]
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most students have taken up online learning. In fact, online learning is the new norm for most students.
Through video conferencing apps and other tech tools, teachers can now engage their students remotely.
However, the adaptation of online learning brings up a new set of challenges.