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Is It Safe To Back Up Files On My PC?

Posted on November 20, 2016 by cynmackley

Is a separate internal hard drive the best way to back up? We look at why it's not the safest place.

Posted in Cloud Storage, File & Disk Management, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged back-up, cloud back up, external drives, internal drive, quick tips, safety2 Comments

Java With Windows XP

Posted on November 19, 2016 by cynmackley

Why you should think twice before attempting to use Java with Windows XP.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged Java, quick tips, safety, security, Windows life cycle, windows xpLeave a comment

Learn From Hillary’s Email Mistake: Part 2

Posted on October 24, 2016 by cynmackley

More tips for keeping your email account secure.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, email tips, Hillary Clinton, safety, secure email, securityLeave a comment

In The News 10/14/2016

Posted on October 13, 2016 by cynmackley

Galaxy Note 7 is still exploding, Microsoft is updating Paint, and Apple Watches banned as a security threat.

Posted in In The NewsTagged Apple Watch, exploding phones, Galaxy Note 7, hacking, microsoft, new Paint app, paint, Russia, safety, samsungLeave a comment

Ransomware On Facebook

Posted on September 13, 2016 by cynmackley

How to avoid ransomware on Facebook.

Posted in Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, hoax posts, ransomware, safety, security, social mediaLeave a comment

Take Control Of Your Kids Gadgets With Screen

Posted on September 1, 2016 by cynmackley

Check out Screen and find out how this gadget can help you and your family disconnect from electronics and connect with each other.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Multimedia, Security HelpTagged android, apps, gaming, ios, kids, parental control, playstation, safety, screen, smartphones, streaming, tablets, unplugging, video games, wii, windows, XboxLeave a comment

Simple Steps To Protect Your Family Online: Part 2

Posted on September 1, 2016 by cynmackley

More easy steps for keeping your family save on the World Wide Web.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Social MediaTagged internet safety, passwords, privacy, safety, securityLeave a comment

Enable Java In Browsers

Posted on August 24, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn how to enable Java for Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Posted in Free Downloads, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Security Help, Using The InternetTagged browsers, enable Java, firefox, Google Chrome, install Java, internet explorer, Java, Microsoft Edge, safety1 Comment

Install Java In Windows 10

Posted on August 23, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn how to download and install Java in Windows 10. Plus, why some browsers no longer support the platform.

Posted in Free Downloads, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Security Help, Using The Internet, Windows 10Tagged browsers, firefox, Google Chrome, install Java, internet explorer, Java, Microsoft Edge, safety, Windows 10Leave a comment

Don’t Click On This Trick

Posted on August 17, 2016 by cynmackley

A friendly reminder about an old scam. We look at a trick that wants you to click in this quick tip.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged email, malware, Phishing, quick tip, safety, scam, security, spam6 Comments

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