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Advanced Tech Support Scam Victims!
For those of you that got a call from ‘tech support’ and paid to have them fix a problem on your computer only to find that they were the problem, please keep reading! Finally someone is doing something to help! According to the Federal Trade Commission, FTC, "The...
Hurricane Harvey Scams!
Hackers know that in times of disaster people try to help those in need. Hackers aren’t above taking advantage! They are currently targeting those affected by Hurricane Harvey. While it comes as no surprise we want you to be aware of the scams out there. As of...
Are You Gaming?
It seems like everyone plays games online, whether it’s simple games like Candy Crush or complicated ones like World of Warcraft. There are special specifications needed for each game. If you are playing a simple game, you probably don’t have to worry too much but...
Amazon Phishing Scam!
Phising emails are a reliable source of income to hackers. There is a new one that involves one of the largest companies in the world, Amazon. It has been spreading like wildfire! If you get an email looks like this: Do not click on any of the links and don’t click on...
Want To Learn How To Type?
Ever wonder how you can become a more proficient typist? There are courses and games online to help. Whether you use two fingers or all ten, there is a program out there to help you get better and more proficient! It’s a useful skill to have that can save you a ton...
Did Your Computer Start Talking?
It seems like viruses are EVERYWHERE online! Whether you are doing a routine web search or click on something that seems interesting, you could end up on a page that has your computer talking to you and looks like this: If your computer starts talking to you or you...
New Feature Offered by Windows!
With Windows 10 and their ‘Creators Updates’ running on most PCs, Windows has come up with some new tricks that seem like they come right out of science fiction! The latest, which is still in Beta testing, is what they are calling ‘Eye Control.’ Instead of using a...
Tips to Avoid Scams!
We all know there are scams out there. Here are a few tips to spot them: Don’t click on links sent in a text or email. Always type the address in the search bar. It should always start with https:// and have a key or lock to show that it is secure. If there are...
Easy Way to Take Screen Shots
Screen shots can be used to take a still picture out of a video or to show someone what you saw. To take a screen shot use the ‘PrtScn’ or ‘Print Screen’ button on your keyboard, usually on the upper right hand side and your FN (function) or CTRL key (if you don’t...
Microsoft Surface Endorsement Pulled by Consumer Reports
Microsoft Surface products have become popular lately. On some the keyboard is removable, you to draw on the screen, the list goes on and on. However, Consumer Reports just removed their ‘recommendation’ for four of these laptops. They recently saw that Microsoft...
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