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What Types of Files Can Have Malware?

Posted on January 27, 2022January 14, 2022 by cynmackley

Learn what types of files can contain malware. We break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged file extension, malware, security, tech terms2 Comments

Two-factor authentication explained

Posted on December 15, 2021December 10, 2021 by cynmackley

Do you know what two-factor authentication is? You should.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged 2-factor authentication, email, multi-factor authentication, security, tech terms, two-factor authenticationLeave a comment

Tech Terms: Streaming Vs. Downloading

Posted on September 3, 2021August 15, 2021 by cynmackley

We break down the difference between downloading and streaming.

Posted in Android, Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, TV Tech, Using The InternetTagged downloading, Netflix, Spotify, streaming, tech terms, understanding tech5 Comments

Zero-Day Explained

Posted on January 23, 2021January 17, 2021 by cynmackley

You've probably seen the term zero-day used in articles about security breaches, but what exactly does it mean?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged malware, security, tech terms, zero dayLeave a comment

Save vs. Save As

Posted on November 10, 2020October 29, 2020 by cynmackley

Here's a tech basic that I think is worth going over. What's the difference between Save and Save as?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged computer basics, computer terms, Save, save as, tech terms1 Comment

What’s A Cache?

Posted on October 29, 2020October 20, 2020 by cynmackley

What's a cache and why so you sometimes need to clear it?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick TipsTagged cache, clear cache, tech termsLeave a comment

Tech Term – Beta

Posted on September 18, 2020August 29, 2020 by cynmackley

We'll explain just what a beta tester is and why you might want to become one.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged beta user, computer terms, tech terms, windows insiderLeave a comment

Tech Term – Desktop

Posted on September 16, 2020August 29, 2020 by cynmackley

We explain exactly what the term desktop means when talking about computers.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Desktop Enhancement, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Mac OS, Quick TipsTagged desktop, desktop vs. laptop, tech terms, what is a desktopLeave a comment

DLL Files

Posted on September 13, 2020August 29, 2020 by cynmackley

Just what is a DLL file and should you ever delete it?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged computer terms, dll, files, tech terms, windowsLeave a comment

Tech Term: Boot

Posted on August 24, 2020August 4, 2020 by cynmackley

We tackle a tech term. Learn what boot means.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged boot, booting, computer terms, reboot, tech terms2 Comments

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