Online and off, beware of scammers
Recently more of my clients and friends have been talking about scams they fell or almost fell for, so I decided to write a series of articles to build awareness about dishonest schemes that confront us in person and via internet, email, mail or phone. The more I...
Summer Technology Tips
The beginning of the New Year is traditionally a time when people make resolutions toward positive habits and changes. This should include your digital life. Here are my suggestions for some things that you should consider to keep all your electronics shipshape for...
The tech in your car
About 11 years ago I was shopping for a new car. At that time, gas prices were rising and $5 per gallon seemed to be on the horizon, so I chose a Ford Escape hybrid. This car had technical features such as anti-lock brakes, numerous air bags, and security that would...
RIP – Windows 7
Many of my PC clients prefer Windows 7 to Windows 10. If you are a diehard Windows 7 fan, you can keep using it, but not for long. Here are some important things that you should know if you haven’t migrated your PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10. You may have seen a...
Mental Fitness Apps
Several years ago, during the time my oldest daughter, Silvia, was engaged to a Dutch chemist, I decided to subscribe to a Dutch language program. It wasn’t expensive and was easy to use on my iPad. There are many language programs such as Rosetta Stone and Babbel...
Fake Email Sextortion: Why you should change your passwords
A few days ago, a client stormed into my office, pleading “I need help! A hacker stole my password, got access to my computer webcam, recorded me, and is now demanding money!” Read More at Fauquier Times
Fake Tech Support: Why you should just hang up
Don’t fall for fake tech support! Variations on this scheme have lurked in the wild world of the web for years. They’re out to steal your money in such a sneaky way that you might not even know you’ve been scammed. One Sunday afternoon, a very worried client called me...
Too Many Memories??
How many photos do you have on your digital phone? On your computer? On the cloud? I’m guessing it’s a lot. Many people have an alarming number of photos on their devices (one of my clients had over 200,000!), and finding the ones you need can be a daunting task. Read...
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