It’s next to impossible to use the Internet without divulging some information about yourself, or your online activities. However, there are some things you can do to limit what companies, and other people, can find out about what you do on the web. Avoid putting sensitive, or highly personal, information in an e-mail message.  E-mail [...]

Let’s face it: The default Windows user interface is boring. It has no pizzazz!  Most folks want to add their personal touches to a new computer, but don’t realize that free screensavers and desktop wallpapers can be filled with malware. Free screensavers offered for download online are notorious for being spyware bombs. Many of the [...]

Time is running out, and your shopping list is far from complete! What do you do? If the folks on your list use computers, you’re in luck! Finding a great gift is easy and won’t break the bank. Here are some things we know we’d like to find under the tree: USB Flash Drives: What [...]

  We all experience computer trouble from time to time. Some issues are merely annoying, while others are warnings of a much more serious problem. Taking some simple troubleshooting steps can help determine if your system needs expert attention. Error messages often happen after installing new software, or upgrading an older version of a program. [...]

Ten years ago to us might seem like yesterday, but it’s an eternity in the world of technology. The car that you bought in 2002 might still be running like new, but the computer you purchased back then certainly isn’t! Windows XP is a familiar, stable operating system that has been the face of personal [...]

We’ve seen quite a few infected machines lately, and have noticed a disturbing trend. Malware is infiltrating important system files, which makes it very difficult to remove. In many cases, when the infection is removed, so are the system files. The result? A damaged operating system that needs to be re-installed. In most cases, we [...]

Remember the good old days, when you had to burn files to a disk, flash drive, or even (gasp!) floppy, and bring them to a friend’s house to share? The days when it was a hassle to have the same documents in many places at once, or to collaborate on projects with different people? Cloud-based [...]

  Fake apps, Skype scams, fraudulent Facebook friends, and bogus business files. These are just a few of the latest tricks cybercrooks use to get your financial data or gain control over your computer. Fake Facebook App Spam Experts (including us) have been telling people for years to avoid opening e-mail attachments, and to stay [...]

Your computer could be part of a vast electronic zombie army and you wouldn’t even know it. Hackers are harnessing the power of millions of compromised computers for shady purposes, while unsuspecting computer users go about their daily business. These zombie networks, called botnets, are a serious threat, experts say. Criminals are using these networks [...]

There’s no escaping it. E-mail is a central part of our online lives. We use it to apply for jobs, communicate with friends and family, conduct business, you name it. The way we get our e-mail has also changed over the years; it’s moved from the desktop into the cloud. Most people use free online [...]