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Do you have a laptop or desktop PC that’s equipped with a webcam?
How about a baby monitor or some security cameras that are connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network?
If so, people from all over the world might be spying on your family at this very minute! And I’m not just saying that for dramatic effect – it’s absolutely true. [Read more…]
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Have you ever wished you had left a light on so you wouldn’t have to come home to a dark house?
Or perhaps you’ve left for work without remembering to turn off a fan?
If you have ever wished you could control a light or small appliance from a remote location, I have good news. You can.
Nervous? Wondering what to expect when you walk into a new class?
Preparing for new college classes can be stressful, but here are some tips to make it a little easier.
A new semester is always right around the corner, and it’s never too early to begin preparing for the future. Whether one has been in college before or is simply starting a new semester, being ready for the first day of class is a good idea. [Read more…]
Unfortunately, there are about as many scams on Facebook as there are stars in the sky.
Well, maybe there’s not quite that many but it sure seems like it!
Some scams come and go, never to be seen again. But many others just keep popping up over and over again.
One such recurring scam is the old “Call Facebook Tech Support” scam. [Read more…]
Rick’s Tech Tips
You probably heard about the trouble Samsung had a few years back with the batteries in their devices exploding and/or catching fire since it was all over the news at the time.
Well, I have something to tell you: This problem isn’t limited just to Samsung devices.
Truth be told, the lithium ion battery in any device can explode and/or catch fire if the conditions are right.