As many of you know, because we keep harping at you every week, your accounts in the cloud are only as good as your password. No matter how much security a server provides, if your passwords are weak, all the server security in the world isn’t going to save your data – or your accounts from abuse. Google… Read More »
Sometimes you need to sign a document in a hurry. Someone sends you a PDF file and you monkey around trying to open it, then print it, then sign it, and then send it back by regular email. It just takes a lot of time – you know what I mean, right? Then there are times when you… Read More »
Just because the company that made your computer installed McAfee or Norton on it, does not mean that McAfee or Norton are the best for your computer. It doesn’t mean they’re even good for your computer. It doesn’t mean anything at all. Do you know why Dell, HP, and other computer companies install McAfee or Norton more than… Read More »
Bert asks about MSE and Windows Genuine Advantage Hi there, am amazed by your knowledge, do hope you can help me. Down loaded Microsoft Security Essentials. Getting a messages about validation, which doesn’t work. tells me website wants to install add on, no go either. I do have genuine XP that is activated and get automatic updates. I… Read More »
Earlwana chastises us for promoting LastPass You wrote about LastPass once before and, because I had shopping for a new password manager, I immediately followed your advice. I downloaded the trial version and gave it a run. As soon as I realized it was an online manager I uninstalled the program. I am not comfortable using any online… Read More »
These tips work for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Change computer time: Right mouse click on the clock in your system tray (lower far right) or right click in system tray and choose “adjust date and time”. To save a picture/image from a web page, right mouse click and choose “Save Picture As”. You can rename… Read More »