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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...
Digital Resolutions for the New Year
Prepare your computer for a stress-free start to 2019. 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...
Holiday Tech: Dok’s Shopping Tips
Advertisements are already bombarding us about holiday shopping days and deals! I’d like to share some of my recommendations for tech goodies that are on my shopping list. (Disclaimer: I’m not a shareholder in any of these companies!) I’m just sharing results from my...
Weather or Not
Weather, especially storms, can be threatening to electronic equipment. It is important to be weather-savvy and apply protective measures to keep your computers in good shape. You’d be surprised what a bad storm can do to your technology. Over the years, I have seen...






