The Cloudeight Ten Commandments of Safe Computing We could write a book (you know us) about computer safety (and we have), but we wanted to pare down our list and create the Ten Commandments of Safe Computing. Our missions are to help you with your computer, help you safely navigate the web, and keep you safe… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Name in Your Email Address Yes, we know, it’s tempting and sometimes really cool to use your first name. or first and last name in your email address. But, alas, there’s a good reason why you shouldn’t. And here it is. Suppose your name is the same as EB’s – Darcy Goobergoober.… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032225 Here in the northern hemisphere we finally got to celebrate the vernal equinox. Spring has arrived – spring weather? Not so much. And yes, you’re right! It’s Saturday and time for another Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers edition. Sometimes the best tips and tricks are hidden in the questions… Read More »
Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly – Issue #1118 – Now Available Online Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly, Issue #1118, was sent to all subscribers on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:45 AM, U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. We are now sending our newsletter from a new email address. Please add cloudeight-news@cloudeight.net to your address book to ensure delivery of our InfoAve… Read More »
Find Out What Kinds of Breadcrumbs You’re Dropping – Visit the Cover Your Tracks Website Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Cover Your Tracks Website When you visit a website, it’s like asking a store for something. Your computer, tablet, or phone, sends a “Hey, can I see this?” message. But here’s the thing — a lot of websites… Read More »
New Copilot Fully Integrated Into Windows 11; GM Sued for Selling Driver Data; Microsoft to Shut Down Skype, What About Excel?… and more! Every day, we scan the tech world for interesting news, sometimes from outside the tech world. Every Thursday, we feature news articles that grabbed our attention over the past week. We hope you find… Read More »