Marilyn wants our best tips to help her avoid identity theft More and more I’m reading stories in the newspaper or watching them on the news about folks getting their identities stolen and how terrible a thing that is. I have bought many things online without any problems, but I’m becoming more and more troubled about buying online… Read More »
Judy just got a new digital camera and doesn’t understand optical zoom or digital zoom I love your newsletters. I can’t wait until Fridays! This question doesn’t really have anything to do with computers directly, but I bet many of your readers have digital cameras. I just bought a new digital camera with 4x optical zoom and 10x… Read More »
Here’s a tip you won’t remember until you need it. But this little tip can pull you out of some serious problems. There are hundreds of new rogue security programs (also known as “scareware) on the Web, and they all follow the same M.O. Viruses, Trojans, keyloggers, spyware, and other malicious files are very dangerous, but if you’re… Read More »
Dear EB, I am sorry I am not working up to speed. I am sorry I’ve disappointed you today. I am a sloth. I am so sorry. Your buddy, TC I bet I type that same letter to EB at least 4 times a week. So, when I discovered PhraseExpress, I was delighted! Now, instead of typing that… Read More »
What’s the first thing you learned when you were first learning to use a computer? If you think about it, the first thing you learned to do was to click things. You have to click an icon to open your email or browser. You have to click a link to go to a web page. All of us,… Read More »
Any good hitter can tell you the secret to hitting is to keep your eye on the ball. If a hitter is distracted by the scoreboard, the fans, or even a sheet of paper blowing across the field, it’s not very likely he’s going to hit the ball. So it is with dangers you face on the Internet.… Read More »