Category Archives: Privacy

Data Scooping: Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide

The Sensor-Rich, Data-Scooping Future From New York Times Technology The question is, will this be good for the many, or the mighty few? Earlier this month, General Electric announced it was selling GE Capital, its financial arm. With less fanfare, G.E. also unveiled plans for computer-connected L.E.D. streetlights, so cities can collect and analyze performance data, for lower… Read More »

There Is a Lesson to Be Learned Here

There’s a lesson to be learned from the following article that applies to all of us – the lesson is clear: No amount of security software is going to protect you if you freely give your information away by clicking on links in phishing emails or falling for fake security alerts on the Web – the ones that… Read More »

Malware Is “Everyware”

Malware Is “Everyware” We have been recommending Emsisoft for about 2 years now, and our confidence in the program and the people behind it has only gotten stronger. Emisoft remains THE ONLY antivirus/anti-malware that protects you from virus, Trojans, rootkits, PUPs and other malware.   This is not an ad for Emsisoft…below is an article by ghacks that… Read More »

What Is a VPN?

What Is a VPN? VPN is short for Vampires Prowl Nightly. So if you plan to go out when it’s dark we suggest carry a large cross, a mallet and a big wooden stake. Your best bet is to stay indoors when it’s dark, keep a lot of lights on, and lock your doors. If you need to… Read More »