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Do you ever worry about vandals and burglars damaging or ransacking your home while you’re gone?
Unfortunately, in today’s world that is a very valid concern.
A good home security system is a great deterrent, but not every home needs a full-blown system like that.
Depending on your home’s size and layout, an inexpensive and strategically placed IP camera
Question from Marilyn: Rick, I’ve bought several new computers over the years and they all came with an antivirus program pre-installed.
I’ve always just kept using what was already on there because I figured it was probably the best antivirus program for that particular machine, but I now have doubts about that after reading some of your stuff on your blog.
Hence, this question: Is it best to stick with the security software that comes pre-installed on a new computer or replace it with something else?
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Did you know Google accounts are among the most frequently hacked accounts on the Internet?
The reason hackers love to target Google accounts is simple…
If someone manages to break into your Google account they’ll have immediate access to – and complete control over – every Google service you use. [Read more…]
It’s no secret that Microsoft products dominate the landscape in the world of personal and business computers.
After all, Windows is far and away the most popular operating system on the planet for laptop and desktop computers.
What’s more, virtually every major company (and countless small ones as well) uses MS Office in their workplace.