Just because its free does not mean it is good for you. I remember the saying, “You get what you pay for.” What is the Cloud? Cloud is the term that describes a server somewhere out on the internet that you do not own that hosts something of yours. Examples: Microsoft One Drive, Google Drop […]

Perhaps, all technology that you use depends on power provided to you by your utility provider. Storing energy is not enough. You need to replenish the energy that is used in order to have energy to use. Where do you get energy from? How do you store it? What do you depend on that requires […]

There was all that madness around passwords. Remember? We all use them to access our computers, network resources, social accounts, banks, and various other sites we are tied into. Some used strong passwords and others did not. Lots of trust was lost when several organizations were hacked and the credentials you use were compromised. Yep. […]

This is a good read. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/infiltrating-networks-easier-than-ever-due-to-evil-markets/

The Edge browser is from Microsoft for windows 10 and server 2016. They advertise that it is more secure and that it has improved performance. You can hit the blogs and learn that everyone is having the issues. But what if you do? If your edge browser gets compromised start by going to the top right and […]

Microsoft Edge is the lightweight browser integrated into windows 10 and the new server 2016 platforms. It is supposed to be fast and bulletproof right?  No. It can be compromised. I tested a few questionable search sites for non existent hardware drivers to see it would stand up or be hijacked. My test system was a […]

Make sure you do have antivirus and that it is up to date. Also verify you have a backup plan and that you have a current backup. There is a new virus out and it is Nasty. Besides stealing your information, it also encrypts your files. They ask you to pay to decrypt. That apparently […]

Holidays come with a price. Don’t let your guard down. You need to protect yourself and your identity. Let’s start by keeping track of your personal documents. Try not to dismiss simple things like credit card offers and or bills. Don’t just throw them away. Shred or destroy them. In the wrong hands they can […]

Here is a link to an article about using unsecured wireless access points. I see it all the time. I just want everyone to have the facts. My opinion: Using unsecured wireless is dangerous. This article covers a few of the points I have in mind. http://www.ikeepsafe.org/privacy/the-scoop-on-using-unsecured-wireless-internet-connections/