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Q&A: Can I safely disable User Account Control in Windows?

Posted on July 17, 2024

Question from Charles:  I updated my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 a while back.

Ever since then I’ve been getting “User Account Control” warnings several times a month, and I ALWAYS get them when I’m trying to install something new or make a simple settings change.

I can’t seem to do hardly anything at all with getting hit with a warning.

I know that UAC is meant to prevent me from doing something stupid and trashing my system, but I’m an experienced user and I know which types of things I need to avoid.

My question is do you think it would be safe to disable UAC? I really don’t think I need it.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Do I still need to make local backups if I use Carbonite?

Posted on July 15, 2024

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Question from Glenda: I’ve been using Carbonite for over a year thinking all of my data could be recovered if my hard drive died, but now I’m not so sure.

A guy at work told me that there are some very important files that Carbonite doesn’t back up.

If what he told me is true, do I still need to back up my computer onto an external hard disk even though I use Carbonite?

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

5 key considerations for securing your cloud environment

Posted on July 15, 2024

Businesses are increasingly using cloud computing to store and manage their data, but security concerns have grown as it becomes more popular. Almost all businesses run numerous critical business apps on public cloud services.

As a result, attacks and breaches on cloud services are rising, making cloud security one of the top concerns for IT professionals.

Why are cloud security concerns still prevalent among businesses? How can you ensure the security of your cloud? I’ve listed five critical components for effective cloud security operations below.  [Read more…]

9 tips for protecting your privacy, money and identity while you’re online

Posted on July 10, 2024

With all the hackers out there trying to break into secure Wi-Fi networks, steal personal and financial information and generally wreak havoc on our lives, it only makes sense to do everything possible to protect ourselves while we’re using the Internet.

Short of becoming a hermit and moving into a cave, there’s really nothing we can do to ensure that we never have our privacy compromised in today’s ultra-connected world.

But we can take steps to minimize the risks associated with being online as much as possible. Here are just a few of them:  [Read more…]

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – This is your best protection against malware – My best tip for easier blogging

Posted on July 3, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, July 3, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• My best tip for easier blogging

• This is your best protection against malware

• How to quickly delete your browsing history in any browser

• Helping others is a great way to help yourself

• June’s Tech Tips Giveaway: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA/1000W Sinewave UPS System

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