Here are some quick tips to stay safer when connected on the inter webs. Use Strong Passwords This is a very common thing you’ll hear. Use a strong password. What makes a strong password though? Minimum of 8 characters 1 Capital 1 Lowercase 1 Special Symbol Or scratch the above and use a phrase with […]
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If you don’t have a backup plan, click here. Something I really don’t get is how anyone can think that they can have a computer and not need backups. Just like humans, computers can fail at any given moment. It’s really not the risk of losing your family photos, favorite music, personal or business documents. And
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Cloud. It’s a common term we hear these days! Though what exactly is this mysterious thing people speak of? In short, the cloud is really just a compilation of other people’s computers. No, really. Just take a look at the definition. a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet and used to store, manage, and process data
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Via an App: There are plenty of apps out there to allow you to send texts from your own phone number via your computer. All of these apps work exclusively on Android. Mightytext.net – recommended. Click here PushBullet AirDroid For a comparison of these: http://www.guidingtech.com/33996/mightytext-vs-pushbullet-vs-airdroid/ If you’re looking for another number. Google Voice can provide that, and offers compatibility
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What to know? With the release of the new bill removing some internet privacy safeguards, this leaves users open to snooping and sale of private data by the internet service providers (ISP). The easiest way to secure your traffic from prying eyes is through use of a VPN, preferably one without logs (so no tracking
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Interested in seeing a drone be flown? Want faster internet speeds and a more stable internet connection? Need a new computer? Let’s talk! [su_button_group] [/su_button_group] Drones are the new craze in aerial photography and aerial fun! I should know. I am now the proud owner of the Mavic Pro, a foldable smart drone that can
I touched on ransomware in the past here. Though today, an older article was brought to my attention about Ransomware as a service, which means anyone can create it and spread it if they know how to get to the site. This continues to be an ongoing piece, and is clearly becoming a good piece of
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Recently a police dept in Texas was hit by ransomware and lost over 8 years of evidence. Goes to show how important up to date backups are. Source Article. Hacker exploits hundreds of thousands of printers left open to the internet. Make sure to keep your printer set to your local network. Source Article
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Tetris. Traffic is like Tetris. Be in the correct spot for optimal efficiency. No one likes sitting in traffic or dealing with it. This is exactly the reason more people need to pay attention to the common courtesies of the road. The idea of using the left lane as a fast lane would help subside traffic
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