Christmas and New Year holidays is the time when a lot of scam artists become very active and creative! From scam emails to Facebook sponsored posts to unsolicited phone calls – there are everywhere! The only way to avoid the scams is education so here are some tips to arm you and your loved ones
Many computer users feel like they don’t need to spend extra money on security software. Others do. Here’s a short guide to help you decide where you fit.
When you buy expensive electronics, you probably want it to last as long as possible! Mistakes are inevitable and many people don’t realize that they shorten their laptops life span by doing these common things
Trust is the foundation of a good relationship – you trust friends to be loyal, sincere, and honest. But when you blindly trust online friends, you could be opening yourself up to cyberattack.
“Why is this computer running so slow?” It’s a common complaint. The question is whether it’s your computer or your internet connection.
A very common question we hear is “Why is my Internet so slow”. Here is how you can find out whether it is actually slow and what might be causing it.
Web browsers are probably the most common programs used on a typical computer. From browsing Facebook to reading the news to online banking, to even using some business apps – most of our daily computer activities happen inside of the web browsers. When they misbehave, you may suspect you have viruses, but the fix is actually pretty easy!
“Your computer has a virus.” Caution – ignore this if you hear it from an overseas caller with a heavy accent.
However, if you genuinely suspect something is wrong or hear it from computer-savvy friends or technicians, that’s dreaded five words! We don’t want to come down with a human virus; we’ll feel awful and miss work. But when a virus hits our computer, we could lose valuable information or be vulnerable to attack.
Common urban myths would have us believe alligators live in sewers or people put razor blades in kids’ candy. Common misconceptions about computers are just as persistent. Here are several IT myths debunked for your benefit.
Gaming is everywhere. It’s no longer confined to consoles and computers – with billions of people playing games on mobiles worldwide. Children and teenagers are especially interested in multiplayer online games – they do it to socialize with each other. We have put these online gaming tips for parents and grandparents. The more you know about it, the safer you can make it for your kids!
