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Since the release of Windows 10, most of the comments I’ve  heard are positive.  Everyone seems to like Windows 10, or at least like it more than Windows 8, however the BIG complaint that I keep getting over and over involves Internet Explorer being removed, and how the Edge browser doesn’t work for a number of popular websites or...

This past week Amazon sent an email notifying some of its users that their passwords had been reset.   The company said there’s no reason to believe the Amazon accounts had been hijacked but decided to take this step of resetting passwords “out of an abundance of caution”, after discovering a list of email addresses and passwords that had been...

In an emergency order, that was just issued, and goes into effect tomorrow Oct 15th @ 12p (ET), the US Department of Transportation has banned all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from all airplanes going to/from the US, or traveling within the US. Samsung Note 7 Ban What's In The Order  In the order, the DOT states the following What air travelers...

Did you know that for a couple of bucks, without leaving the comfort of your home, anyone could easily become a stalker? In this day and age of information available at the press of a button, it doesn't take much or cost much, to find out almost anything you want about anyone. Removed From People Search Sites If you have...

If you've seen the announcement for the iPhone 7, one of the key points Apple focused on was the fact that the iPhone was "water-resistant".  If you look at one of the latest commercials from Apple, it again emphasizes the fact that the iPhone is Water Resistant. However....don't let that fool you.  One of the big keys of the iPhone...

Updated 9/22/16 @ 3:15 pm (EDT). Yahoo has now confirmed that it was breached, by what it calls "a state-sponsored actor" in 2014. The hack according to Yahoo affects at least 500 million accounts (and to that can we all say DAMM!). Per Yahoo, The account information may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (the...

While everyone was waiting for the release of macOS, Apple also released Safari 10.0 for those Mac users on OS X El Capitan or OS X Yosemite .  Apple lists the Safari 10 update as a recommended update, that includes improvements for privacy, compatibility, and security. If you install macOS, you are automatically updated to Safari 10, but those...

For those looking to update to the new Apple macOS Sierra, it is now available.  To get it, from your Mac, go into the App Store and look in the featured section. There you will find the link to download the latest version of the desktop operating system.  The update is free. Once you click on the initial download link,...

Update: macOS Sierra is now available. See more detail in the post macOS Sierra Now Available  As of tomorrow 9/20, Mac owners will have the option to upgrade to the new macOS Sierra operating system. Up to now, the Mac operating system was known as osX, but to get the naming in line with the other Apple product operating system...

Seems the Samsung Note 7 is a HOT phone.  No, I mean like really hot, catching on fire hot. It seems of the 2.5 million Note 7 phones that have been sold there have been (something like) 35 reports of phones catching fire or smoking worldwide.  That doesn't seem like a lot but if you are one of the...

If you are an Xbox One owner that also has an Xbox Live Gold account, then you can play Forza Motorsports 6 Free this weekend.

If you are a Disney fan, and would like to get a digital copy of MONSTERS, INC. for free, now is your chance. Disney Movies Anywhere is offering MONSTERS, INC. Free. Here is what you need to do to get your copy.

The two factor authentication works by using something you know (your password) plus something you have (either email or text message) to prevent anyone who doesn’t have both parts from accessing your account. Twitter, Facebook, Google, Dropbox, iCloud, and most online email services offer two-factor authentication. The following post is about How To Turn On Two Factor Authentication For Online Services.

Today’s home network may include a wide range of wireless devices, from computers and phones to IP Cameras, smart TVs, and connected appliances. Taking basic steps to secure your home network will help protect your devices – and your information – from compromise. Understand How a Wireless Network Works Use Encryption on Your Wireless Network Limit Access to Your...

If your an owner of a Samsung device you have seen Milk Music app, which when launched in early 2014, was supposed to take on Apple’s iTunes Radio, Pandora, Spotify, and a number of other streaming music services. Well it seems that eventually the Milk had to spoil, and for Samsung the Milk spoils on September 22, 2016.