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Q&A: How do I put a password on my computer?

Posted on September 11, 2013

password-logoQuestion from Jeromy:  Hi Rick. I have a Gateway SX2855 running Windows 7 Home Premium. I also have 2 brothers who love getting on it and playing games.

The problem is they download viruses to it at least once a week. My question is how can I put a password on my computer to keep my brothers from using it?

Rick’s answer:  Jeromy, it’s very easy to add a password to your computer. Here’s how:  [Read more…]

App Lock – Secure your Android phone’s apps and settings with a password

Posted on June 29, 2013

app-lockHave you ever loaned your smart phone to a friend and then spent the day wondering if he was reading your emails or looking at your pictures? Have you ever let your child play a game on your phone only to find out later that the settings had been changed? Do you refuse to let anyone else touch your phone because of concerns like these?

Thanks to a free app called App Lock, you can now let someone else use your Android smart phone without having to worry about them accessing your personal information and photos or changing the phone’s settings.  [Read more…]

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