How can you make the internet a safer place for your children? It’s a common concern as all parents want their kids to be protected and happy whenever they go online. It’s relatively easy to supervise and monitor the very young ones as they stare delightedly at the Disney Jnr site, but the risks increase…
At last count, Facebook has clocked up over 2.7 billion users, which makes the platform more attractive than ever for scammers and hackers. While you may be logging in to share your latest family photos or catch up with friends, the chances of accidentally triggering scams or malware on Facebook are increasing daily. Here’s how…
It’s a great time to put a backup in place. Businesses are losing huge amounts of data every day, purely because ‘backing up’ is stuck at the bottom of their to-do list. So this is your reminder, that even if you only do this once a year when the calendar tells you to, it’s time…
For a device that’s supposed to make life easier, computers sure do involve a lot of work! There’s so much to keep track of that it’s no wonder most people push ahead and forget the routine maintenance until something breaks. Of course, the problem with being reactive is the damage is already done. Photos and…
Have you ever been told that you need a piece of software, went to the store to buy it, and found that it was ridiculously expensive? Yes, there are benefits to using that over-priced software, but for the most part there is often a freeware version available. Whether it be audio editing or a word…
It’s almost vacation time again! That awesome time of year when a lot of us like to travel. Whether it’s off to visit relatives or just heading somewhere where we can relax in a different setting for a bit. Of course that means bringing your laptop and cell phone along. Most hotels, coffee shops, and…
Screen all phone calls – Set your home phone to lowest number of rings and let all calls go to voice mail. Only answer or return calls to persons you know. If you do answer, do not be afraid to hang up. Never give personal information over the phone. Do not call – If any…
A new strain of ransomware has been discovered, which utilizes a fake Windows Update screen, pretending to install a critical update. In reality, it is encrypting user’s files. Discovered by Jakub Kroustek of AVG Technologies, the ‘Fantom’ ransomware plays tricks on potential victims by dropping an executable program named ‘a.exe.’ To cloak its malicious activity,…
If you own a phone, tablet, or laptop then you know how frustrating it is to have a cracked or broken screen. Having to get a screen repaired is a daunting task. It is usually cheaper to repair the screen than to replace your entire phone or tablet. Finding a company that does screen repair…
Cyber-criminals who design and propagate computer viruses and other malware are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their approaches. These misfits can steal and/or destroy the information stored on your individual computers, your computer network, and on all your mobile devices. With this in mind, it is a “no brainer” that you need antivirus protection and antispyware…