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THIS is why you need a strong password on your WiFi network

Posted on May 2, 2026

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I have written many times about why it’s so important to protect your family’s WiFi network by enabling encryption on it and locking it down with a strong password.

Well, this slightly old, but still very relevant news story is a real-world example of why locking your WiFi network down is so important. I ran across it while doing some research for a related blog post and thought I’d share it with you. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this dangerous loan scam that’s going around

Posted on May 1, 2026

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The Internet is a haven for legions of scammers who use it to deliver all manner of fraudulent “offers” to potential victims.

One of the most dangerous scams you’re likely to encounter on the web is making the rounds right now via email.

As usual, there are several variations of this scam, but they all work pretty much the same way: [Read more…]

How to use your smartphone as a magnifying glass

Posted on April 30, 2026

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Do you always have a magnifying glass handy when you need one? Nah, me neither.

But I almost always have my smart phone with me, and I’m guessing you do too.

Well guess what? You can use your phone as a magnifying glass in a pinch. [Read more…]

How to get Xfinity Internet for $15 a month (if you qualify)

Posted on April 29, 2026

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Comcast/Xfinity recently expanded their reduced-rate Internet Essentials program to include an wider demographic.

In a nutshell, this plan offers 75 Mbps broadband Internet connection (where available) for just $14.95 per month, with home Wi-Fi included at no additional charge.

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Scam alert: Beware the insidious ‘Unsubscribe Confirmation’ email scam!

Posted on April 28, 2026

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Email scams have been making the rounds ever since email first burst onto the scene back in the early days of the Internet.

There are countless ways for scammers to use fraudulent emails to separate honest people from their money, and unfortunately I’ve probably seen every one of them at one time or another.

Well, right now there’s a relatively new kind of scam email making the rounds. [Read more…]