“If It Can Happen to Him, It Can Happen to You”: Steve Wozniak’s Experience with Scams I was reading an article the other day, and it made me think. Here was the co-founder of Apple, one of the true pioneers of the personal computer, reflecting on how the internet has changed and relating his personal experience with… Read More »
Get an Email Alert Anytime Someone Uses Google to Search for You online Google has a feature called Results About You that alerts you when your personal information gets posted online. This feature uses Google Search to scan the web for your name, address, phone number, email address, and other personal information. When it finds your information on… Read More »
Our Four-Step Guide to Making Windows 11 Faster and More Private Setting up a new computer is exciting, but often a fresh Windows installation comes with default settings that prioritize “features” over raw performance and privacy. These subtle choices can lead to a sluggish experience and unnecessary data collection. By making a few adjustments, you can significantly… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 071225 July is almost half over, and summer is flying by. Today’s life hack: All mushrooms are edible; some only once. And yes, it’s Saturday and time for another edition of our Saturday Bonus Questions & Answers Sometimes, the best tips and tricks are hidden in the published questions and answers.… Read More »
Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly – Issue #1135 – Now Available Online Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly, Issue #1135, was sent to all subscribers on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 9:05 AM, U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. If you didn’t receive our latest newsletter, it’s because your ISP didn’t deliver it… or it’s in your spam folder. If you experience issues receiving… Read More »
Deepfakes and you: Criminals are Using AI to Turn Innocent Photos Into Embarrassing, Explicit Images Increasingly, there has been an exponential rise in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for criminal purposes. One of the most troubling ways that AI is being used is to turn your innocent social media photos into embarrassing, explicit images. This… Read More »