Maintaining your privacy while using the Internet has become more challenging over the years. The recent Facebook privacy scandal made that abundantly clear, with users shocked at how much information had been recorded about them. While it’s almost impossible to enjoy the Internet and leave zero digital footprints, there are things you can do to hide your online activities – some more effective than others.
You’re not alone! Most people use the same password everywhere – home, work, Gmail, Facebook… even for banking. Considering how many passwords we’re expected to remember and use on a daily basis, password exhaustion is a very real thing. It’s no wonder that when yet another prompt for a password appears, users enter easily guessed combinations like ‘abcd’ or ‘password’. And when it’s time to change the password, many just add number 1, 2, and so on to their previous password.
If your computer had a virus, you’d want to know about it ASAP, right? Your important files could become corrupted, you could lose your photos and your digital life is essentially destroyed. Even thinking about it is terrifying.
Tech scammers know we’d be lost without our computers, and that we don’t always know what’s going on behind the screen – which is why they’ve been able to swindle millions from every day people across the world.
Recently, I finally bought an iPad. I figured that a lot of my customers need assitance with one and while I’m often able to resolve their technical issues, I wouldn’t call myself a confident user and up until recently, didn’t even know how to switch between different apps without launching them again, how iCloud works, how to customize the interface, how to connect one to any other Apple device and so on.
New computers are whisper quiet, seeming to run on pure magic, but after a while computers can start making some pretty weird noises. Clicks, clunks, and about-to-take-off jet noises are the most common, but when should you worry? Your computer has a number of moving parts and even some stationary parts that can make noises. If you’re listening, your computer might be telling you about its current health and how you can help it run smoother, for longer.
Travelling soon? For most people, this also means making sure your tech is packed and ready for the adventure. Smartphones, ebook readers, tablets, laptops and smart watches are now so light and portable that you’d never think of leaving them behind, plus they can add a ton of value your experience.
Here are a few tips to consider before you hit the road.
Wi-Fi has forever changed the way we live, work and play. We can surf the internet on the couch or by the pool, look up a recipe in an instant, and even connect our lights to voice control. It’s no wonder it was accepted with open arms, but is your Wi-Fi as good as it needs to be?
People around the world are being struck with a cyber-attack that sends victims a fake invoice or a bill from online service, such as iTunes, Amazon, Spark, Vodafone, etc that looks real enough to fool many unsuspecting users. It’s an old scam that used to see bills faxed or mailed in, but it’s made its way into the digital world and instances are on the rise.
