10 Password Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

As a Mac and PC repair company, when it comes to password mistakes, we’ve seen it all!  From people using “password” to log into their investment account, to people giving their email password to a hacker who calls them on the phone. (“But he sounded like a such a nice guy!”) Here are 10 password … Continue reading 10 Password Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

pwned? 1 PAINLESS step To Find Out If Your Email Info Has Been Compromised

Have you heard of the term “pwned”? Last week Chris shared a news item with me about a recently discovered list of email addresses and passwords.  These are for sale on hacker websites.  If you are on this list or any of the other lists of stolen emails, you have been pwned. This list, “Collection … Continue reading pwned? 1 PAINLESS step To Find Out If Your Email Info Has Been Compromised

Been Pwned? How Do I Find Out If This Impacts Me?

2019 January 22 UPDATE: Based on recent news stories, the “been pwned” information has been updated here: https://geekforhireinc.com/pwned-has-your-email-been-compromised/     Although this website has been around for a few years, I’ve only just found out about it.  It’s called Have I Been Pwned and it lets you know if your email address has been compromised … Continue reading Been Pwned? How Do I Find Out If This Impacts Me?

Phishing Expedition’s – Keeping Safe During the Holidays

Several of our customers received a disturbing email over the past few days.  Once customer received one that said her email was being discontinued.  Another received one that said his bank account was being closed.  I even got one that said my SIM card was being deactivated so I would effectively be without cell service!  … Continue reading Phishing Expedition’s – Keeping Safe During the Holidays

Phishing Expeditions (Stay Safe Online!)

There’s another threat out there. It’s a Phishing Expedition. Several of our clients have already fallen for it.  It comes by way of an email which appears to be from a trusted friend or business associate.  They want you to take a look at a document on DropBox. It looks legit, plus, you’ve gotten documents … Continue reading Phishing Expeditions (Stay Safe Online!)

Is It Just Me, Or Is My Favorite App Down?

Does this happen to you too?  I head over to a certain app, whether for business or just goofing off, and I can’t log on!  I try again and again, being very purposeful entering my password.  I shut down the application and restart it.  I shut down my phone/laptop/tablet and restart it, but the problem … Continue reading Is It Just Me, Or Is My Favorite App Down?

Sharing Your Social Media Identity with the Government

Every once in a while I read a story that makes me say: WHAT? Today was one of those days.  According to this article in arsTechnica, the US Customs and Border Protection is considering adding a new field to their Visa application process.  They will be asking visitors to the US to provide their Social … Continue reading Sharing Your Social Media Identity with the Government

Windows 10 Update

Upgrading to Windows 10? We continue to see machines that have upgraded to Windows 10 with serious problems.  And, I continue to get asked if machines should be upgraded. Here’s the scoop: If you have a Windows 7 machine, don’t upgrade unless you have a serious business need. If you have a Windows 8 machine, … Continue reading Windows 10 Update

Are You Thinking of Using a Password Manager?

I am of two minds when it comes to an online password manager.  On the one hand, I think it would be a great way to keep multiple passwords secure.  On the other hand, I worry about hackers gaining control of my data. That being said, if your keyboard (or monitor) looks like this, it’s … Continue reading Are You Thinking of Using a Password Manager?