The Internet is an astonishing technological achievement that has dramatically changed the way we communicate with each other and share information. A world of seemingly unlimited information is available at our fingertips. We can watch virtually any music video ever made, download songs in less than a minute, and make friends anywhere from Siberia to… Read More »
These days we seem to have a password for everything – email, online banking, Ebay, Amazon, Facebook, Skype, online tax payments, you name it! How are we supposed to keep track of all these passwords? In the past, I would write all of my passwords on a sheet of paper. Well, make that multiple sheets… Read More »
Are you tired of asking your friends to email you an invitation every time they need remote assistance? Is your budget too tight to use a professional service like LogMeIn? I’d like to share with you a free remote assistance utility called Crossloop. It has two major advantages over its competitors: 1. It’s Free: Unlike… Read More »
As the creators of Malware continue to push the bar and find new methods of infecting your computer, the “good guys” keep coming up with ways to defend you. Today’s modern processors are coming with built-in security features that help protect you from several threats. The creator of GRC.com, Steve Gibson, has created a freeware… Read More »
Have you noticed a gradual decrease in speed of your computer since you first purchased it? You’re not alone. It’s near impossible to avoid the inevitable slowdown of a computer over time. Here are some things that cause your computer to slow to a crawl: The addition of new programs that consume more hard drive… Read More »
Have you ever been awe struck by the hidden intricacies of the Internet? Have you ever wondered how it works? C’mon, say yes, just for me. In this article I will explain, in as few words as possible, the basics of the Internet and give an example of how your computer communicates with Yahoo to… Read More »
Don’t you miss the days when all you had to worry about was a virus infection via your floppy drive? These days you’re vulnerable to a plethora of unsavoury software floating about on the Internet. You’ve probably heard terms like worm, virus, spyware, adware, malware, hijackers, dialers, etc. So what does it all mean? And… Read More »
It’s that time of year again and your anti-virus subscription has expired. Windows starts to generate alerts warning you that you aren’t protected from viruses. The world is coming to an end! Well, not quite. But aren’t you sick of purchasing a new anti-virus subscription every year? Fortunately, there are a few websites where you… Read More »
The Internet has changed dramatically over the past five years. Social networking websites have leaped ahead of other online services and streaming video websites have amassed hundreds of millions of viewers. These days, the total number of page views for Facebook and YouTube surpasses that of Yahoo and Google combined. Social networking websites have grown… Read More »