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Update Your Devices!
Software updates: What’s the deal with them, am I right?? Pardon my Seinfeld intro, but really. Doesn’t it feel like every week or two your computer or phone is bugging you about some update that you need to download? Some updates seem huge, with massive interface redesigns and stylistic changes, while others don’t seem…
Equifax got hacked again…
So you may have heard about a small hack on Equifax’s website that may affect over 140 million people in the US – pretty close to half of the adult population. It’s a pretty big deal since Equifax is a credit reporting agency and has very, very personal data about people. However, you may not…
Apple Needs Samsung
Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy series are probably the most popular phones on the market, in a general sense. I mean it’s really the iPhone by some margin, then the Galaxy is leading the pack left behind Apple’s top seller. However, while Samsung probably wishes they were leading the market, or at least at a…
Online Streaming Sites are Doing What Now??
Online advertising has become a really tricky game to get into. Monetizing a popular website that generates a lot of online traffic used to be much, much easier than it is now. The simple answer used to be advertising, but nowadays you would need to generate OVER A MILLION pageviews in a month just to…
Trade in your old iPhone when you get a new one – but only if it’s fixed!
If you’re looking forward to snagging one of the new iPhones (whether that be the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X) and have an older version, you can trade that in for some credit toward your new phone with most cell providers (or other places like Amazon and Best Buy) will just buy the phone…
Teach a Man to Phish and He’ll Turn Into a Nigerian Prince
The Basics: What is Phishing? Phishing is just the term for people trying to lure others to give up their secure information through emails. People hopefully aren’t falling for the Nigerian Prince bit anymore, but it’s a good representation of the basic idea. Nowadays, people don’t typically ask for you to directly send them…
Apple announces a $1000 iPhone tomorrow – but will it sell?
The iPhone 8 was expected to be announced on September 12th, 2017. The iPhone 8 was announced, but not as the top-end model. That honor goes to the iPhone X. As with any new iPhone launch, there’s a lot of speculation and intrigue building up to the product announcement. In the past, Apple has done…
Ransomware: Here to Stay
It shouldn’t really be that surprising, but the latest type of virus that has been going around – Ransomware – is hanging around and ruining people’s days still. Probably because it is the most directly profitable malicious software, ever? The connection between Ransomware and getting your money (typically via Bitcoin) is incredibly direct, while most…
How to Clean Your Computer Physically – Preventing Against Dirt and Dust
As reliable as laptop or desktop computers may be, eventually they will get dirty and dusty – two things that can affect not only how your machine runs but also its lifespan. Ensuring your computer is clean and as dirt-free as possible is something any owner can accomplish. Here are some tips on how to…
How to use private browsing on common web browsers
If you spend a lot of time browsing on the internet, you’re leaving a long trail of cookies, passwords and past history in your browser settings. While this is sometimes helpful, there may be times when you don’t want that data to be saved. If you’ve never experienced private browsing, this guide explains how to…
Protect Yourselves (and Your Children) from Internet Connected Toys
Once upon a time, toys were a straightforward affair. You purchased one, gave it to your kid as a gift and they played with it. The rise of the internet of things has seen toys move from being merely simple items that aid children in their play, to rather sophisticated pieces of technology. Talking dolls,…
How to create a complex (but easy to remember) password
15 years later, the leading authority on password advice changes his mind Earlier this week Bill Burr told the Wall Street Journal that he regretted much of the password advice he gave almost 15 years ago. Who’s Bill Burr? He’s the reason you’re required to come up with a new password every 90 days on…