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Why I recommend replacing Notepad with Notepad++

Posted on January 4, 2020

notepad-plus-plus-logoThe Windows Notepad utility is one of the handiest little programs there is, but it comes with a number of frustrating limitations.

But even with those limitations I found myself using it several times a day simply because it’s so convenient.

But no more. I long ago switched to a wonderful free Notepad replacement app called Notepad++.

Notepad++ does everything the standard Windows Notepad does, only better. I won’t list all the great features here, but there are three features that really made it worth the switch for me:  [Read more…]

Warning: It’ll no longer be safe to use Windows 7 after January 14!

Posted on January 2, 2020

As you probably know by now, Microsoft will no longer be supplying security updates for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020.

In other words, they’re going to basically abandon Windows 7 and leave users to fend for themselves when it comes to the security of their computers.

Several people have asked me if it’ll be safe to keep using Windows 7 after the updates stop coming down the pike.

[Read more…]

Q&A: Why is Webroot saying your site is unsafe?

Posted on December 28, 2019

Question from Ray H.:  Hi Rick. I’ve been reading your blog for years Rick because I love all the useful info you provide.

But right now I’m having a problem accessing your pages.

I bought Webroot a few days ago and now every time I click one of your links on Facebook Webroot throws up a warning saying that the link is unsafe.

It’s doing that for a couple of my other favorite sites too.

I love reading your posts but I must admit that this has me concerned. Can you explain what’s going on?

Per your own advice I’m very wary about the possibility of visiting a malicious website.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Great news: The free version of the Wordfence security plugin for WordPress now supports Two-Factor Authentication!

Posted on December 26, 2019

Are you a blogger who’s been using a stand-alone Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) plugin to enable 2FA on your blog’s login page?

If so, I have great news for you…

The awesome free Wordfence Security plugin will now add Two-Factor Authentication login security to your blog without having to use a separate 2FA plugin!

[Read more…]

Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2019

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