An Updated Guide to Buying a New Computer on a Budget This article was updated on 2/21/26. One of the most frequent questions we are asked is: “What should I look for in a new computer?” And we know all too well that if you don’t have a lot of money to spend, computer shopping can be… Read More »
Andrew It doesn’t seem that long ago since I last passed Andrew on the hiking path. But it’s been years since we met and years since I last saw him. And I am not sure, exactly, why I’m thinking about him today. Well, I guess I do. Today would have been his 85th birthday. It still may be,… Read More »
QR Code Scams Hidden in Plain Sight; The Old Subscription Trap May Be Ending; Hello Pervert…Scam Emails; Hackers May Have Social Security Numbers of Every American… and more! Every day we scan the tech world for interesting news in the world of technology and sometimes from outside the world of technology. Every Wednesday, we feature news articles… Read More »
Creating and Using Restore Points in Windows 10 and Windows 11 A restore point is a snapshot of your computer’s system files and settings. It allows you to revert your system to a previous state if something goes wrong, such as after installing a problematic program, system update, or editing the registry. Here’s How to Create a… Read More »
Quick Tip: How to Open Programs On Your Taskbar by Number If you’ve pinned program icons to your Taskbar, you don’t have to click the icons to open them. This tip works on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Here’s a little-known but quick and easy trick. You can use the Windows Key + a number key… Read More »
Let’s Talk About Vishing and Number Spoofing Every year victims of online scams lose billions of dollars to criminal trickery. The best way to defend yourself is by staying informed and learning about the tactics criminals use to steal people’s money. Today we’re going to talk about “Vishing” and “Number spoofing”. Vishing Vishing, short for voice phishing,… Read More »