Clickbait, 7 surprising facts every internet user must know
So many times I've been surfing social networking sites and stumbled on a tantalizing article titled something like "9 easy ways to make money fast." Articles like these are enticing…
Today’s Viruses: Although malware and viruses themselves haven’t changed much, how your computer deals with them has.
Computer viruses seem to hit us at the most inopportune times; slowing down our computer or making it completely inoperable. Although some people seem to know exactly how they…
Technology’s Impact: We don’t think about how technology impacts our lives until history repeats itself.
Technology impacts our lives in ways we don't often think about, stuff happens and technology is there to remedy the situation. Years later similar stuff happens and there's a completely…
Overpriced Extras: Fancy options like touchscreens serve no purpose and cost big money to repair.
For the first time in my history of repairing computers I've noticed a trend of disabling useless features on laptops and computers. Removing functionality, rather than repair, has been the…
Hacking Democracy: A friend of mine was shocked when I told her voting booths can be hacked.
I hate politics, so when a friend introduced the subject of hacking with regard to voting booths I asked if I could plead the fifth. She kept pestering me until…
Investing in Technology: Avoid technology stocks if you want to grow your money
Several months ago my brother was showing off a new investment app he downloaded and is currently using. Robinhood is a free phone app and service that allows investors to…
Laptop Investment: $250.00 laptops are garbage. Spending more will save you money in the long run.
We've all bought stuff that's cheap at one point or another. Whether it's to save money, or the less expensive alternative fits the bill, the low cost option is sometimes…
Background Information: Digging up the dirt on someone may be as easy as typing their name into Google.
I have new neighbors who I don't particularly care for. They're the type of people who yell at each other constantly and thump around their house until all hours. Since…
Storing Data: Backups are one thing, but nothing beats a properly designed properly designed RAID1 computer system.
No matter what business you're involved with, I can almost guarantee there's some type of data. Data can be as simple as a mailing list or a complex database, without…
Trust Nobody: Some so-called technology professionals don’t know anything about products or services they’re selling.
Trust is something we come to expect from people who help us. Whether that help is personal or a business decision, we expect those who we ask for help to…