In today’s digital world, the importance of backing up your data cannot be overstated. Whether it's precious family photos, important documents, notes, contacts, or your calendar/reminders, losing data can be devastating. Cloud storage has become one of the most popular and convenient ways to ensure that your files are safe, accessible, and recoverable in case of loss. However, as the use of cloud services has grown, so too has the number of scams targeting unsuspecting users. Understanding … [Read more...]
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Learn how to spot scams that pop-up on your screen – and how to close your browser
This article originally published September 2015 - updated March 2017, February 2025 Malicious advertisements or links can redirect your web browser to webpage designed to look like an official warning from Microsoft or Apple. The fake warnings often have the following characteristics: Tell you that there's a problem with your computer, it's been blocked, and you need to call the number presented immediately to prevent harm Tell you NOT to turn off your computer The warnings are … [Read more...]
June 24, 2022 By Computer Techs
Keep your smartphone safe
Today's smartphones retain a lot of personal data that you likely wouldn't want to get into the wrong hands. Below is a list of just some of the data that can be accessed if someone got into your smartphone: Someone can receive one-time passwords via text message or authenticator app that can be used to reset account passwordsImpersonate you by being able to send and receive calls, email and text messages on your behalfImpersonate you through any social networks apps that you useAccess any … [Read more...]
June 10, 2022 By Computer Techs
Has Your Computer Been Hacked, or Is It Another Phishing Scam?
How many times has this happened to you? You’re on your computer reading, catching up with friends on Facebook, or searching the internet when a pop-up window shows up claiming that your browser has been hacked or blocked. If it's your first time seeing such a message splash across your screen, you've been lucky until now. Every day millions of computer users all over the globe see such messages whenever they surf the internet. And no, it doesn't mean that your browser has been compromised. … [Read more...]
May 18, 2022 By Computer Techs
How and Why to Use Browser Tabs
The internet is a huge part of our daily lives. Whether you’re communicating with family over Zoom, checking what your friends are up to on Facebook or buying your weekly groceries, you no doubt use an Internet browser most days of the week – either on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Internet browsers have a host of cool tricks and functions that make the browsing experience more pleasurable and straightforward. To make the most of these features, you need to understand what … [Read more...]
May 9, 2022 By Computer Techs
How to Browse Privately if You Don’t Want Relentless Advertisements
Have you ever looked at a product on an e-commerce website and noticed that, later, an advertisement appears for that same product on another website? This is the work of advertising ‘cookies’ and other tracking tools, which monitor your online browsing activities to present you with relevant, targeted advertisements. This can be a great thing. Targeted advertisements can help you to discover new products and makes the browsing experience feel more personalized. In … [Read more...]
February 1, 2022 By Computer Techs
6 reasons why you probably don’t need a VPN
One of the applications that you may hear about to keep your online connection more secure is a virtual private network (VPN). This is a service that basically takes your internet connection and reroutes it through its own servers before connecting you online. Many VPNs are advertised using FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) tactics. These companies make promises of encrypting your online connection and keeping your data safe. However, some of them have been found to be not very private after … [Read more...]
December 31, 2021 By Computer Techs
Why You May Still Need a Computer Even If You Have a Tablet
Updated August 2024: Tablets have become a popular mobile device that fits a gap between the personal computer and the smartphone. It’s not always convenient to go to your computer to look up a website, and smartphone screens are so small that the experience just isn’t the same. When lounging on the sofa or traveling, tablets can provide a good experience for shopping online, browsing certain sites, or accessing social media. But, they do have limitations and aren’t a full replacement for … [Read more...]
November 16, 2021 By Computer Techs
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