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Q&A: Does my PC still need an antivirus app if I have Xfinity xFi Advanced Security?

Posted on December 18, 2020

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Question from Mike:  I have been a customer of Comcast internet for many years and have been happy to utilize Norton Security that was provided free to Comcast customers.

Recently Comcast has indicated that the Norton Security online will no longer be available after January 1, 2021.

Instead Xfinity xFi Advanced Security is already included at no charge.

They say we will have a full security solution with the Xfinity xFi advanced security.

Is this true that we don’t need any additional security to replace Norton Security?

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5 CTV monetization tips for publishers

Posted on December 17, 2020

In 2020, social video marketing became an integral part of a communication plan for video producers, advertisers, educators, and people from the entertainment industry.

Creating videos is easier than it has ever been before. What’s more, this format allows global sharing and enjoys popularity around the globe.

The latest trend in the world of video content is Connected TV (aka CTV), a method of watching TV programs via the Internet using a smart TV or portable streaming device. [Read more…]

How to record video of the screen on Windows PCs and Macs

Posted on December 16, 2020

The growing demand for video content like ‘how-to’ videos and tutorials have lots of folks looking for quality software they can use to record the contents of their computer screens.

This post is a brief tutorial on the ways you can record your computer screen video on PCs and laptops running both Windows and MacOS.

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Here’s a real-world example of why you need to disable ‘In-App Purchases’ on your phone or tablet

Posted on December 15, 2020

I’ve written in the past about the dangers of leaving “In-App Purchases” enabled on your smartphone or tablet.

Truth be told, it really is quite easy to rack up some serious charges by making accidental purchases while using your favorite apps or playing a game.

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Q&A: Can I recover photos from a memory card that I formatted by accident?

Posted on December 11, 2020

Question from Gabby H.:  Rick, I made a really stupid mistake and I’m hoping you can help me out of a jam.

I’m not a pro photographer or anything, but I do love taking pictures, and I take a lot of them.

I use my trusty Canon Powershot camera with two SD cards (I swap them out when the first one becomes full).

What happened is I accidentally formatted the wrong card and wiped out a ton of pictures that I really want to keep. Is there any way to get those pictures back?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

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