Jan 24, 2021 | business, news, Politics, security
Last month we discovered that Russian hackers have been running malware for almost a year in network servers used by thousands of large US companies and government agencies. It’s the largest espionage hack in history. As far as we know. We have all been suffering from...
Jan 20, 2021 | Android, Apple, backup, Chrome, computers, Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Google Drive, Internet, laptops, LastPass, mail, Microsoft, mobile, Office 365, OneDrive, phone, security, software, spam, web_services, Windows10, Windows7
These are the rules for computer and online safety in 2021. Only your vigilance will protect you against bad guys. You will be safe if you are cautious. Stop and think before you click on links, before you call unfamiliar phone numbers, before you install programs,...
Dec 21, 2020 | Android, Apple, business, Chrome, Facebook, Google, Internet, law, Microsoft, mobile, news, Office, Office 365, Office tips, OneDrive, Outlook, Politics, Privacy, security, web_services, Windows tips, Windows10
We made it to the end of 2020! Almost done with Season 4 of the miniseries from hell, “The Decline And Fall Of The American Trumpire.” The next 29 days will move at a pace that makes glaciers look speedy, just like the last nine months. The best we can hope is that...
Oct 15, 2020 | backup, Microsoft, Office 365, OneDrive, security, web_services, Windows10
OneDrive has become Microsoft’s preferred way to back up your files. OneDrive has improved! It is a safe and effective way to store your files online, access them from multiple devices, and recover them after a ransomware attack. TL;DR Once you’ve identified the...
Sep 8, 2020 | business, security
The phone rings. It’s a scammer. “I’m calling from Microsoft about a problem with your computer.” “I’m calling from the IRS to discuss your past-due tax bill.” “Would you like to contribute to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation?” Don’t sympathize with the...
Jun 28, 2020 | mail, security, spam
An email comes in from a co-worker, usually someone higher up than you. It’s short, just a few words: “Are you available? I need your help as soon as possible.” “Are you available” messages are a scam. Your email response will go to a...
