To Update or Not to Update? What to Do Before Applying Upgrades and Patches One thing that Mac and Windows computer users have in common are all those operating system (OS) and software updates. While they’re important for security, they can also get in the way when you’re in the middle of something. Often the…
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…
Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 10. In July the free upgrade option will expire and if you wait until the last minute you may have trouble accessing the web site (causing more problems for you) for the download because EVERYBODY will be doing it! But…before you start, do the following: Make sure…
The new, fixed patch has the same KB number as the old, bad patch that crashed Outlook and other Office 2010 products Around 1:30 a.m. On Thursday, Nov. 12 2015, Microsoft re-released KB 3097877 to replace the messed-up security patch that freezes Outlook 2010 and other MS Office 2010 products. The patch is part of security…
You may have seen a new little icon in the lower right corner of your screen that looks like a Windows Logo. That’s Microsoft telling you to reserve your copy of the Windows 10 operating system upgrade that will be available July 29. While the prerelease versions of the software we have been testing are…
When you need to get your phone fixed fast, finding a reliable cell phone repair shop can be tricky. Depending on your location, you might have several options or just one – but either way, it’s important to know how to spot a trustworthy and reliable repair shop. You can learn a lot about any…
Set up Exchange email on an Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch 1: If this is the first email account on your iPhone, tap Mail. Otherwise, tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account. 2: Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account. Tap Microsoft Exchange. 3: You don’t need to type anything…