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AARP presents a webinar to help you ID the “bad guys”
They look like the real thing, but they’re really just impostors after your identity and your money.
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The New Normal? The Bad Guys and You Part 2: The Smack Down
In Part 1 we talked about what the Bad Guys could potentially gain from targeting you and your “nothing worth stealing.” But I think you saw that maybe you do have something worth stealing after all. “Great, guess I’ll throw out the computer and no more email!” Probably not a good idea and certainly not practical. […]
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The New Normal? The Bad Guys and You Part 1
“How did this happen to me?” I’m often asked “how did this happen to me?” when cleaning up a machine infected with whatever Bad Guy stuff that was installed. It happens often. Way too much really. The Bad Guys are ramping up their efforts as they find more success. It’s easy and quick to do. Like […]
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Have Evernote files you want to transfer to OneNote?
I still maintain that OneNote is the best FREE tool you’re not using. Especially if you have a touch or pen device — but any device will do. There’s a OneNote App for that (really!). One of the arguments against switching over to OneNote was the lack of ability to move those files over easily. […]
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Be careful with your App downloads
CBS News did a piece this morning on how the Bad Guys are using Apps to steal your data and money. Games, Flashlight Apps, etc. all generally ask for WAY more permissions than they need. Be careful. Be aware. http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/cyber-thieves-hacking-victims-through-mobile-apps/
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Why Microsoft wants everyone to have Windows 10
Microsoft is in what appears to be a huge rush to get everyone to upgrade to Windows 10. They’ve even put a date on when they will quit giving it away for free: July 29, 2016. Why is that and what’s the rush you ask? There are a few good reasons to get everyone on […]
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Web link crashes Safari on your iPhone or Mac
It works on Android too — and it’s not a good idea to do it on either. So far it looks like a “harmless” prank. If you visit the site crashsafari.com (please don’t) it will crash the Safari browser on Mac and iOS (phone) devices so hard that you’ll likely require a reboot. It appears […]
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Have Android phone and a Windows account? No problem.
Paul Thurrott explains how to add your Windows account(s) to your Android phone.
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daviestrek Consulting now listed on Amazon Home Services
daviestrek Consulting is pleased to partner with Amazon Home Services (go to Amazon.com and type “Home Services” in the search box).