Category Archives: Windows Tips

Microsoft pushes critical patch

Windows users are being urged to install a patch for a critical flaw in Windows’ Remote Desktop Protocol which can lead to remote code execution. Microsoft is warning Windows users the world over to apply the security patch released yesterday as soon as possible, following the discovery of a flaw in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server. Security… Read More »

The Irony: Pandering to the Paranoid

Carole wants to know what we think of this Start Page Have you ever heard of something called Start Page (see  https://www.startpage.com/eng/protect-privacy.html  ). Someone had posted something about this on Facebook, so curious what you “guys” think about it. I am not interested myself, but would like to let others know if it is good or not. Thanks Carole… Read More »

Cloudeight Absolute Security — NEW!

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Windows 7 Laptop Tip – Using Mobility Center in Windows 7

If you use a laptop running Windows 7, you can quickly access a number of enhanced features and settings that make mobile computing much easier. You can easily control various settings such as wireless network connections, volume, display brightness, and more in the Windows Mobility Center. With all these settings in one location, you will save time, plus… Read More »