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How To Turn Off Unwanted Chrome Extensions

How To Turn Off Unwanted Chrome Extensions

Jul 31, 2019 | Chrome, Google, LastPass, security, spam

In the last article, I told you how to turn off spam ads that appear as notifications in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. After you do that, Chrome might still not be right – maybe it doesn’t open up to the Google search page, maybe search results are...
How To Turn Off Spam Ads & Annoying Notifications In Windows 10 & Chrome

How To Turn Off Spam Ads & Annoying Notifications In Windows 10 & Chrome

Jul 28, 2019 | Chrome, security, spam, Windows tips, Windows10

This article is for anyone with spam ads or annoying notifications popping up from the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. If you don’t have this problem, file this away in case you need it later. (Also see: How To Turn Off Unwanted Chrome Extensions) Sleazy...
Rules For Computer And Online Safety 2019

Rules For Computer And Online Safety 2019

Jan 27, 2019 | Android, Apple, backup, Chrome, computers, Facebook, Google, Internet, laptops, LastPass, mail, mobile, phone, security, software, spam, web_services, Windows10, Windows7

These are the rules for computer and online safety in 2019. You can download a copy here. 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,...
Security Tip: The Bad Guys Can Spoof The Sender’s Name And Email Address On Malicious Messages

Security Tip: The Bad Guys Can Spoof The Sender’s Name And Email Address On Malicious Messages

Jan 20, 2019 | mail, Outlook, security, spam

Let’s start with two familiar security principles. •  The bad guys can make any name appear as the sender of a malicious email message. •  Frequently the email address does not match the name. It’s one of the indicators that a message is fake. The screenshot...
The Bad Guys Do Not Have A Video Of You Looking At Porn

The Bad Guys Do Not Have A Video Of You Looking At Porn

Aug 5, 2018 | LastPass, mail, security, spam

The bad guys know where you live. The bad guys know your old passwords. But the bad guys do not have a video of you looking at porn. They’re lying to scare you. If you get an email asking for money and threatening to release an embarrassing video taken with your...
Security Warning: Malicious Email Reaches Epidemic Levels

Security Warning: Malicious Email Reaches Epidemic Levels

Jun 14, 2018 | mail, security, spam

The onslaught of spam email with malicious links has reached epidemic levels. I’ve never seen it this bad. I hear from clients every day about dangerous email messages. I get 5 or 10 or 20 a day myself. This is my new suggestion: Assume every message you receive is...
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