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Scam: Fake Southwest Air post on FB

The internet is littered with fake posts and stories. Just came across another fake one, and this time it’s a fake ticket Facebook post claiming to be Southwest Airlines. Today’s post will show you the simple things to look out for.

Scam Alert: Fake Coupon Dollar General

Fake offers and Scams are as old as the internet itself. From Microsoft, to Amazon, to Actor Tyler Perry, if you are popular or famous you have been used by scammers to try to trick unsuspecting people. The latest scam involves a fake coupon

News: Internet Archive and the Wayback Machine under cyber-attack
For those not familiar with The Internet Archive, (archive.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded to build an Internet library, to offer permanent access for researchers, historians, and scholars to historical collections that exist in digital format. According to the Internet Archive About page, The post News: Internet Archive and the Wayback Machine under […]
News: Possible BSOD After Windows Update
Installing Windows Updates is always a recommended function. Microsoft releases updates monthly on “Patch Tuesday” to update, secure, and improve Windows. Sometimes however these updates cause problems, after release. December 2022 patch Tuesday update is one of those times. Microsoft has received reports of a The post News: Possible BSOD After Windows Update appeared first […]
How To: Xbox Game Pass Activating Codes
With the holiday season upon us, some Xbox users may be getting gift cards to Xbox Game Pass, a specific Xbox game (or game add-on), or a card with a dollar value to add to their Xbox account. Today’s post will go over how you The post How To: Xbox Game Pass Activating Codes appeared […]