For many, the process of backing up computer data can prove to be an intimidating task, if done at all. Oftentimes it isn’t until after the fact, when a hard drive fails or a laptop gets a bath from spilled coffee that one realizes the importance of having a “plan B” in place. Done properly, [...]
As pointed out in this MSNBC article, the downside of not password protecting your wireless network can be much worse than exposing your personal information to hackers. If someone hops onto your network and does anything illegal while using your internet connection, it’s your door that law enforcement agencies will be knocking on (or knocking [...]
It’s been almost a year since Apple released the “innovative” iPad. The months leading up to its release were shrouded in mystery and intrigue as only Apple can do. While techies and gadget freaks pondered the form and features of the mystery device, industry analysts raised eyebrows and questioned whether such a device would even [...]
Ever wondered what a failing hard drive sounds like? The experts at DataCent have compiled an audio library of numerous hard drives from several major manufacturers in the last throes of digital life. Have a listen here.
The International Business Times reports on the 3 year old Conficker worm and its prevelance on the internet. Still infecting millions of computers worldwide, this virus continues to pose a threat to users. The Conficker Working Group has recently stepped up efforts to track down and “quarantine” this nasty pest. Check out the article here.
Gizmodo has posted a great article on numerous ways to help protect and secure your digital world. Everything from desktop computers to smartphones are covered in this concise, easy to use review of software products and helpful tips. Check it out here.
You might have noticed a decrease in spam email flowing into your mailbox this past October. It seems that the Russian government, which normally pays little attention to these matters, took the unusually bold step towards cracking down on the unending flow of spam originating from within in its borders. With the arrest of one [...]
My father-in-law and I are birds of feather when it comes to gadgets and technology. Trading stories, debating Apple vs. Windows (he’s a mac guy, I go both ways) and marveling at the latest iphone app keeps our conversations lively and fun. On a recent visit to southern Oregon, he tactfully inquired once again about [...]
Ahh, springtime. The garden. The cluttered garage. The gutters that never got cleaned last fall. Alas, tucked away in a dark corner underneath your desk, or perhaps buried under a pile of magazines and bills sits a metal box that is calling for your attention. You’ve most likely never ventured inside this box. Now may [...]
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