When will the Global Chip Shortage End?

Buying a new computer or printer these days is getting more … challenging. Semiconductor chips are built into just about everything. In fact, in early September, we had a customer who needed more RAM in her machine. With Chris’ help, the order was placed with Crucial, the retail division of Micron Technologies. But, because of … Continue reading When will the Global Chip Shortage End?

Hacked Email? Check your “Rules”

This past week, we received hacked email messages “from” several different customers indicating that their email account has become compromised. I have “from” in quotes because the emails weren’t actually from those people. Each email was similar, in that they all started with a benign and short email message saying “Checking in” or “Favor to … Continue reading Hacked Email? Check your “Rules”

Daylight Savings Time – Atomic Clocks Reviewed

Between the extreme wind, heavy snow, and very cold temperatures, we’ve had a lot of power outages. I got tired of resetting all of the clocks plugged into shore power (see what I did there vanlifers?!), so I decided to get a few battery-powered atomic clocks. That way the clocks keep the time during power … Continue reading Daylight Savings Time – Atomic Clocks Reviewed

Facebook Hacking is on the rise! (It’s not your imagination.)

This is short and sweet – 5 steps to keep you safe from Facebook Hacking. If you want more tips, please sign up for our emails. (Updated from 31 March 2020.) Chris has been getting a lot of calls recently about hacked Facebook accounts.  A lot of the Facebook hacking starts when you click on … Continue reading Facebook Hacking is on the rise! (It’s not your imagination.)

Facebook Account – Has Yours Been Hacked?

I read an article recently about how to find out if someone in a different location was logged into your Facebook account. I followed the steps and saw that someone in Dallas was logged into my account! Whoa! I logged out of the devices in those locations pretty quickly. Originally posted on 13 February 2018. … Continue reading Facebook Account – Has Yours Been Hacked?

Love Your Computer? 3 Quick Tips to Renew the Love Affair With Your Mac or PC

When it’s slow and sluggish, it’s hard to love your computer. Here are 3 quick tips to give your Mac or PC some pep. Make sure your Operating System is up-to-date. Are there any updates you need to download and apply? Empty the trash. If you haven’t done that in a while, you could free … Continue reading Love Your Computer? 3 Quick Tips to Renew the Love Affair With Your Mac or PC

Extreme Privacy: What it Takes to Disappear – Book Review

When I saw Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell on Amazon I was intrigued. Many of you know that Privacy and Security are very important to me. This book might give me tips on how to make my online presence even more private! I ordered it right away. (FYI, the third edition, published May 2021, was … Continue reading Extreme Privacy: What it Takes to Disappear – Book Review