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At The Tech Boomer, we’re always advocating for smarter, safer tech use - and a new study from Cybernews shows we’ve still got a long way to go when it comes to password habits.
Many people misuse computer terms, and that can make it difficult for tech people to assist them with any issues, so here is a list of computer terms you need to know.
This is not a comprehensive list, it’s just the basics. And after reading this, you can impress your grandkids with all the knowledge you now have.
As of this writing we are less than a month away from the 2024 presidential election, and the rhetoric is getting deep.
We've all seen them. These Facebook hoaxes that seem to never go away. Today I'm going to delve into the muddy waters and look at some of these hoaxes.
These Facebook hoaxes include:
Keep Facebook from owning your photos.
Get rid of ads
We've all seen them. These Facebook hoaxes that seem to never go away. Today I'm going to delve into the muddy waters and look at some of these hoaxes, and why they won't go away. Facebook is going to start charging
You will soon have to give an ID in order to use Facebook
They are going to start limiting your posts to only 25 friends
Fake Chrome web store reviews have been directing people to a call center where they will be scammed.
In 2018, the city of Atlanta was hit by a ransomware attack that crippled them for days. Officials said that they did not pay the ransom, but have not stated how they recovered the data. Also in 2018, a hospital was hit. They paid $55,000 to get their data back
What Are Mobile Payment Apps? An Explanation
Everywhere you go these days it seems like no one is using cash anymore. Even at the old faithful places like flea markets, festivals, and yard sales, people are using mobile payment apps.
But what are they, how do they work, and how safe are they?
Is the latest craze app sending your data to the Russians? More importantly, is it sending my data to the Russians?
We are living in a time like I have never seen in all my 65 years here on this rock. There has and always will be conflict and disagreement. We humans don’t all think and feel alike. But in the past few years disagreement has turned into hatred. In this post I want to discuss why the hate is all around us.
Today’s technology can frustrate seniors who didn’t grow up using it. I have been fascinated with and working with computers for over 50 years, so I have learned 4 secrets to troubleshooting common technology problems.
Ever stand up from your computer after an hour of browsing, checking emails, or sorting through photos and realize your neck feels stiff, your wrist is throbbing, or your lower back is completely aching?