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Question from Keegan L. I read an article on Internet security last night and they kept talking about a computer’s “Public IP Address” and its “Private IP Address”. I never could figure out exactly what those terms mean.
Can you tell me the difference between the two types of IP addresses? And how do I find out what those IP addresses are on my computer?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
One of the first things we need to do after setting up a new PC is to create a Recovery Disc in case something ever goes wrong with the Windows installation (and trust me, at some point it probably will).
The process for creating recovery media in Windows 8.1 is different from the one in previous Windows versions. Here’s how to do it: [Read more…]
Sprint has just announced the roll-out of a $15 per month “Customer Loyalty Credit” for existing customers who wish to upgrade to the new iPhone 6.
The $15 credit will be applied directly to the customer’s monthly bill, effectively reducing the iPhone 6’s monthly lease fee from $20 to just $5.
The lease contracts signed under this plan will run for 24 months, after which the customer will need to choose between four options: [Read more…]
If you happen to think that having a touch screen on a laptop is just plain silly, you’re apparently not alone. In fact, it appears that very few consumers prefer tapping the screen on a full-blown laptop over using a mouse or trackpad.
Sales of touch screen laptops have been so dismal that they appear to be on the verge of extinction. According to Digitimes, most major PC manufacturers have either stopped producing touch screen laptops already or they have plans to do so in the near future. [Read more…]
Kmart has just announced that malware has been discovered on a large percentage of their stores’ cash registers, and they also confirmed that customer credit card and debit card information has been stolen.
The bank accounts and/or credit card accounts of customers who shopped at any Kmart store during the last 45 days could possibly be at risk.
Bottom line: If you shopped at a brick and mortar Kmart store during the last month and a half and paid for your purchases with a debit or credit card, it is strongly recommended that you contact your bank or card issuer right away.