We came across this great informational pdf by the authors at Make Use Of. It gives a quick and precise overview of the new features of the iOS 5 software.
Google offers information on how to stay safe online….
October 31, 2011 By
This great information is available for free at their blog. You can use the menus on the left and top to navigate through the information quickly.
Free Anti-virus software for the Mac by Sophos
October 19, 2011 By
Overview
As Apple computers grow more popular than ever, they’re an increasingly-enticing target for hackers. And these hackers aren’t just mischief-makers — by targeting your computer or applications you use, these criminals are out to steal and profit from your valuable personal information. Don’t let them. Get free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac today. [Read more...]
Read Your Email Carefully
February 22, 2011 By
Keep asking Would he/she send me that?
It is important to remember that you can’t trust the “from” address on e-mail as it can be spoofed (masking the real sender). If you didn’t expect a message, link, or attachment from someone, ask yourself why you should trust that it really came from the apparent sender. Also look at the type of attachment, is it a .exe or .zip file, then use extreme caution. For those type of files are programs that will run on your computer or contain programs within the file. When in doubt, it’s a good idea to call and verify that they sent you the message with the link or attachment.
Don’t click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of unsolicited emails
February 15, 2011 By
Spam filters are catching most unwanted e-mail, but some might still reach you. Most spam is designed to get you to respond with your own email or to click a link to “unsubscribe.” [Read more...]
How to recover delete files – even from camera cards!
February 2, 2011 By
Have you ever accidentally deleted a photo on your camera, computer, USB drive, or anywhere else? What you might not know is that you can usually restore those pictures—even from your camera’s memory stick. [Read more...]
PDFs are biggest malware threat
January 21, 2011 By
When cyber bad guys started sending viruses and Trojans through e-mail, the common wisdom was to never trust an unverified Microsoft document, but that Portable Document Formats were always safe. [Read more...]
Five Easy Security Tips
January 11, 2011 By
1. If you don’t understand the warning message, say no and consult IT support. It’s easier to go back and say yes if you need to than be sorry and have to rebuild your machine.
2. Certificates: If you don’t understand a website certificate message, say no and consult IT support. It is easier to go back and say yes if you need to than be sorry and have to rebuild your credit.
3. Antivirus: Running antivirus does not slow your computer down nearly as much as a virus does.
4. Back-up: Backing up your data may seem like a waste of time — er, until you spill coffee all over your laptop.
5. Passwords: Writing down your password around your desk is about as secure as leaving a $20 bill lying on the dashboard of your car. How well do you trust anyone these days?
What You Need To Know About Computer Drivers
January 2, 2011 By
Computer drivers are small pieces of software that tell your operating system (i.e. Windows 7) and other software programs how to communicate with a piece of hardware.
Printers, for example, come packaged with drivers to install that tell your operating system exactly how to print information on a piece of paper. Sound card drivers tell your computer how to create audio signals that the card can output to your speakers.
Find Missing Manuals for PCs, Printers, and More
December 27, 2010 By
Can’t find the manual for your printer? Need instructions for the Dell laptop you picked up off Craigslist? Forget combing manufacturers’ labyrinthine support pages–just head to Retrevo.
The site offers downloadable manuals for all kinds of electronics, from calculators and cell phones to TVs and remote controls. The only trick? Finding them. [Read more...]
