If it’s good or if it’s fun, the government will make it illegal! I was just getting ready to head out on Lake Michigan with EB to do a little ice fishing. As you may or many know, EB owns several deluxe ice shanties, the best of which we save for our own use; we refer to it… Read More »
The most pernicious threat most of us face is an attack by a Rogue /Ransomware (fake anti-virus or security software). Once it tricks you into installing it, your computer will be held hostage until you pay a ransom — or figure out a way to remove it yourself. Once a Rogue gets control of your computer you won’t… Read More »
Most of you have heard the term “Net Neutrality”, but from what we can see, not many of your care. But you should. If the big Internet providers get there way, what you see, hear, and read on the Internet will be forever changed. Those who can afford to pay to use the Internet “Fast Lanes” will have… Read More »
Before we get into VPN and IP-address changers, we want to be honest with you: If you’re planning to do something illegal, these won’t help you. So don’t threaten your boss or your ex-spouse while hiding behind a fake IP address, a fake location or a VPN (Virtual Private Network)…you’ll probably get captured and exiled. The authorities have… Read More »
We have said over and over and over again, regardless of your personal feelings about Windows 8, that Microsoft needs to change their strategy and realize they are no longer in a position to dictate to users and force upon them whatever Microsoft wants. Google’s stock and products are soaring, Apple is holding its own and still an… Read More »
For one brief but ugly moment last week I deserted the cynic inside me. I left the comfort of cynicism intoxicated by the sweet poison of hope. Don’t worry. I’m back in full vigor now. No more rose-colored glasses for me. There is comfort in cynicism. I have my blankie back. I am my old cynical self again.… Read More »