With so many of us using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and others, privacy, security, and identity theft are concerns. What can you do to protect yourself and still post, comment, and tweet?
TMI! Be Aware What You Share on Social Media
April 26, 2012
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What to Do When Your PC is Past its Prime
March 29, 2012
Most of us have had to deal with getting rid of old computer equipment. It either breaks, or gets very old and something new is purchased. So what should we do with the old stuff?
The main issue with disposal is the impact on the environment. Just throwing it out with the trash can truly have a negative impact on the environment due to the materials used to make a computer. In some cities, it is illegal to dispose of it in the regular trash, and waste management may not take it anyway. This leaves many people looking for a way to get rid of it safely.
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What You Need to Know to Go Wireless
February 28, 2012
Are you thinking about setting up a wireless home network, or maybe replacing your current router? Here are some points to take into consideration first.
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Do Your Passwords Pass the Security Test?
February 2, 2012
Do you worry about someone hacking into your computer and stealing your private information? Many of us bank, manage credit cards, and report our income taxes online, and use Facebook and other social media websites. All of these types of sites are password protected and that means we’re all aware of the importance of keeping our passwords to ourselves or sharing with others (such as a spouse) in a secure fashion.
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Decisions, decisions: Tablet vs. the PC
January 18, 2012
Perhaps you have some Christmas money left over and you’re thinking about getting a tablet, but you’re not sure how it compares to a personal computer, whether it’s a desktop, notebook ,or a netbook.
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