The Internet of Things – abbreviated as IoT means anything that connects to the internet. Did you know you can get an Alexa enabled microwave now? So I guess you can put your food in and then while standing within
Windows 7 computers end of life January 20020
Do you have Windows 7 computer? That old reliable Windows 7 is finally due for an end of life moment. You can tell by looking at the start background on your computer. Look to the lower left corner. If you
Accounts you should secure with 2fa – 2 factor authentication
2fa creates an additional level of security that can save you from hackers! Accounts that should have 2-factor authentication: . email – if I can hack your email I can hack everything. When you reset a password for most accounts,
Reduce your Cable bill – streaming video – Cutting the cord
We’ve been fielding a lot of calls lately about reducing cable and TV bills. Several customers have said they recently received a 25.00 increase from Spectrum. How can you save money? Currently there is no cheaper, better, and
Shred day with Lowes Foods – Carolina Beach Road – January 16, 2019
Shred Day with Lowes Foods January 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Lowes Foods 5309 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington 28412
Extending the life of your equipment
So you have older equipment and you REALLY LOVE IT and want it to last FOREVER. But realistically, what are your options? Most computers, phones and tablets have a life span of 3-5 years. If you are beyond that –
All about Incognito browser
Incognito is a way of browsing the internet, that does not save your browsing history on your computer. Basically, that is all it does. I wanted to talk about Incognito browsing because recently a customer said he uses Incognito it
Account Takeovers ATO
“Stolen credentials are used to commit fraud on an enormous scale through Account Takeover (ATO) or credential stuffing attacks. Hackers test stolen usernames and passwords leaked in third-party data breaches on other websites in the hope that they might find a
re-purpose for a purpose – Homes of Hope India says thank you
Dear HOHI Board: Please see the attachment. It is a snip from the latest newsletter of “Your Computer Friends,” a local Wilmington computer service business that Jemila and I loyally frequent. Susan Kadar, who owns the business, is passionate about
Windows 10 updates
What’s up with Windows 10 updates? Windows 10 is doing massive semi-annual updates rather than the small security updates you are used to with Windows 7. Therefore your computer may in fact be taking longer to do updates. What this means: