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Symantec Corporation has just announced the “retirement” of their Norton ConnectSafe DNS service.
If you have a PC that’s running any version of Norton Antivirus, your machine could also be using Norton ConnectSafe.
If so, you’ll need to switch to a different DNS service by November 15, 2018 to prevent your Internet service from coming to a screeching halt.
Important: This change won’t affect Norton Antivirus users who aren’t also using the Norton ConnectSafe DNS service. [Read more…]
Question from Keisha P.: I write a fairly popular WordPress blog and I occasionally change the dates on some of my older posts to put them back onto the first page of the blog.
But that’s causing a problem because the comments on those posts still have the old dates/times on them. I’m afraid my readers will notice the old dates and realize that the posts aren’t really new.
I’m using the Genesis framework and Executive Pro child theme on this blog. I know I can remove the code that displays the comments’ date and time from the Genesis module but I’m hoping there’s a better way. Do you know of one?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Dawn F.: My friend told me about a Windows app called “TuneIn Radio” that lets you listen to live radio on your computer.
I found the app in the Microsoft Store but when I click on it to install it nothing happens. I tried installing a couple of other apps too just as a test and none of them will install.
Can you tell me how to fix this? I really want to give TuneIn Radio a try.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
I’ve been recommending the free version of Avast Antivirus to keep your PC free of malware for some time now because it does a better job at keeping your data and identity safe from hackers and scammers than most other “paid” alternatives, and it won’t slow your system down.
You’re probably aware that mobile devices have have their own security issues, and that’s why I’ve been using (and recommending) an excellent free security app called Lookout Mobile Security.
Lookout does a great job at enhancing a mobile device’s overall security, but Android users also need effective antivirus protection for their phones, tablets and other devices. [Read more…]
By now you’re probably aware of the recent massive Facebook hack. After all, it’s been all over the news these past few days.
At last count this hack has resulted in at least 30 million users having at least some of their personal info stolen.
Unfortunately, the total number of users affected by the hack is still unknown, but Facebook is still investigating the breach so hopefully they’ll get it all sorted out before too long.
In the meantime, the company has published a special page on their website that will tell you if your account is one of the accounts already known to be affected.