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.)

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

TECH TRENDS: A Look Back – 2020 Tech Review

What a year it has been! Technology in this year of COVID is all about designing new ways to socialize, new ways to work, and new ways to go to school. We are spending more time online and demanding faster internet speeds and more bandwidth. We’re working from home at the same time that our … Continue reading TECH TRENDS: A Look Back – 2020 Tech Review

Hacked Password – Why I like Google Chrome now

Would you know if you have a hacked password? Well, Google does! I’m relatively new to using Google’s Chrome, so when I want to do something that is second nature using Firefox, I struggle! I clicked on the three little buttons in the top right corner to open the settings. Then I tried to figure … Continue reading Hacked Password – Why I like Google Chrome now

Important Tips if you want a new Apple Computer in 2020 or 2021

Several customers have wanted a new Apple Computer recently. Chris helped them with their purchases and learned a thing or two about the current Mac buying process. Customer Experience #1: About two months ago, I served a customer who has been a long-term loyal Apple person. He wanted to get the new Apple computer because … Continue reading Important Tips if you want a new Apple Computer in 2020 or 2021