Report and Fight Scams Using the BBB Scam Tracker The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Scam Tracker is a free online resource that empowers consumers to fight fraud. Here’s a breakdown of its strengths and weaknesses: With over 70,000 scam reports in 2024 alone, Scam Tracker offers a large database of real-world experiences to learn from. Users can… Read More »
Google’s Free Dark Web Monitoring Helps You Protect Your Online Identity Keeping your personal information safe online is an ongoing battle. Data breaches happen all the time, and your email address, password, or other personal details could end up for sale on the dark web. Google is offering a free tool to every Gmail account holder to… Read More »
Stop Windows from Tracking Everything You Do There’s been a lot of pushback against Windows Copilot PCs and a new feature called “Recall” (now rolling out to those with Copilot PCs), which is turned on by default. Recall automatically takes screenshots of your screen every few seconds, supposedly to make things easier to find using the AI… Read More »
The Cloudeight Ten Commandments of Safe Computing We could write a book (you know us) about computer safety (and we have), but we wanted to pare down our list and create the Ten Commandments of Safe Computing. Our missions are to help you with your computer, help you safely navigate the web, and keep you safe… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Name in Your Email Address Yes, we know, it’s tempting and sometimes really cool to use your first name. or first and last name in your email address. But, alas, there’s a good reason why you shouldn’t. And here it is. Suppose your name is the same as EB’s – Darcy Goobergoober.… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032225 Here in the northern hemisphere we finally got to celebrate the vernal equinox. Spring has arrived – spring weather? Not so much. And yes, you’re right! It’s Saturday and time for another Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers edition. Sometimes the best tips and tricks are hidden in the questions… Read More »