Do you have a favorite search engine? Is your browser using it as the default?
If you aren't sure which search engine you are using or don't know how to set it as your default, check out this video (made especially for YOU). :-)
Google is my search engine of choice, but I know some of you like Bing or Yahoo. It really is just a personal preference. We tend to like what we are familiar with. :-)
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Share your vacation pictures online.....later
Want to share photos of special activities or vacation on Facebook or Instagram? WAIT until you are back home.
Social media allows us to easily follow our friends' activities and share our own special experiences, but when we do that we are giving out information that could compromise our safety.
If you are taking and posting a photo from 50, 100 or thousands of miles from home, you have just potentially told millions of strangers that you are not at home, your home is not occupied and that it will be awhile before you return home. It creates an opportunity for someone to "help themselves" from your home while you are gone.
In addition, to reduce undue risk:
1) Don't post any status updates about your vacation or activity while you are still away.
2) Don't tag fellow vacationers; they likely don't want that information shared about themselves either. Wait until you are back home to share pictures.
3) Don't post upcoming travel plans on Facebook. Your family are the only ones that need these plans.
Just remember, feel free to share your special activities online, but AFTER you are back home.
Social media allows us to easily follow our friends' activities and share our own special experiences, but when we do that we are giving out information that could compromise our safety.
If you are taking and posting a photo from 50, 100 or thousands of miles from home, you have just potentially told millions of strangers that you are not at home, your home is not occupied and that it will be awhile before you return home. It creates an opportunity for someone to "help themselves" from your home while you are gone.
In addition, to reduce undue risk:
1) Don't post any status updates about your vacation or activity while you are still away.
2) Don't tag fellow vacationers; they likely don't want that information shared about themselves either. Wait until you are back home to share pictures.
3) Don't post upcoming travel plans on Facebook. Your family are the only ones that need these plans.
Just remember, feel free to share your special activities online, but AFTER you are back home.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Don't kill your phone's battery!
If you plan on trading in your cellphone or other mobile device every 1-2 years, you don't need to read any further.
However, if you don't like the price tag attached to new smartphones and tablets, you may appreciate the tips below:
1) Don't charge your phone every night. Let your device almost run out of charge before plugging it in.
2) Update to the latest software.
3) Avoid extreme heat (temperates above 95 degrees F.)
4) Remove certain cases when charging. If you feel your phone getting hot during the charging process, remove the protective case during the process of charging.
If you want to read more of the "whys" behind these tips, check out this article.
However, if you don't like the price tag attached to new smartphones and tablets, you may appreciate the tips below:
1) Don't charge your phone every night. Let your device almost run out of charge before plugging it in.
2) Update to the latest software.
3) Avoid extreme heat (temperates above 95 degrees F.)
4) Remove certain cases when charging. If you feel your phone getting hot during the charging process, remove the protective case during the process of charging.
If you want to read more of the "whys" behind these tips, check out this article.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
3 Ways to Stay Safe
Happy 4th of July! Hope you all have a fun, SAFE holiday!
And, for electronic device safety remember:
1) Install updates....particularly the Security Updates.
Last week another cyberattack occurred throughout the world. Computer experts once again reminded people to always install updates to help keep electronic devices safe....at least as safe as they can be at any given moment in time.
2) Don’t click
While surfing the web don’t click on pop-up ads or unfamiliar links.
3) Don’t Reply
Never respond to an email or click on a link in it if it is from an unfamiliar source. Just Delete!
And, for electronic device safety remember:
1) Install updates....particularly the Security Updates.
Last week another cyberattack occurred throughout the world. Computer experts once again reminded people to always install updates to help keep electronic devices safe....at least as safe as they can be at any given moment in time.
2) Don’t click
While surfing the web don’t click on pop-up ads or unfamiliar links.
3) Don’t Reply
Never respond to an email or click on a link in it if it is from an unfamiliar source. Just Delete!