WIBW 13 Weather App

You probably already have a favorite weather app on your phone or mobile device, but you may want to add the free WIBW 13 Weather app.  

I've been using it the past couple of weeks and have appreciated the alerts as well as the video that has been provided.  The Weather Channel app (free) and Radar app (paid) are the other two apps I have used.

To download, look for the WIBW 13 Weather App in the App Store on your iPhone or iPad or in the Google Play Store on your Android device.

From the WIBW webpage:
The WIBW Mobile Weather App includes:

• Access to station content specifically for our mobile users;
• 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available;
• High resolution satellite cloud imagery;
• Future radar to see where severe weather is headed;
• Current weather updated multiple times per hour;
• Ability to add and save your favorite locations;
• Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models;
• A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness;
• Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather;
• Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service

Check it out! Be prepared for spring storms!

Is it time for new antivirus software?

If you have a Mac/Apple computer, you don't need to read this.  It is just for PC users.

Avast remains the antivirus software that Sharol Cutrell recommends people use on their PC's.  However, if you've not been satisfied with it or want to see what other "free" applications are recommended, take a look at this article.

Recommendations in the article:
Avira Free Security Suite

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition

Adaware Antivirus Free

Avast Free Antivirus

Panda Free Antivirus

Latest tax scam - they pay you first!

There are lots of tax scams out there, but this is one that pays you first!
The text below is taken from this article at wired.com.

Here's how it works:
Attackers use a taxpayer's stolen identity information to fraudulently file their returns for a refund. They allow that refund to direct deposit into the victim's actual bank account. Then the real fun starts. The scammers—posing as the IRS—call the victim, demanding that they return the wrongfully allocated refunds. Since the victim presumably hasn't yet filed their own taxes, it's easy for them to assume a mistake was made—and send their money to the crook.
That's right. They give you the money, and hope they can trick you into voluntarily passing it along to them.

The crucial thing to remember is that the IRS will basically never call you on the phone, and certainly not to demand payment. A call to discuss taxes owed would always be preceded by multiple paper bills, and the opportunity to appeal the amount owed. The IRS also never requires one specific payment method, and doesn't ask for credit/debit card numbers on the phone. Finally, the bureau never threatens to bring in law enforcement during a phone conversation.

Want to do a background check?

In this day and age, there is a lot of information "out there" about you and me.  You might find it interesting to do a background check on yourself....or others.

Here is a quick screencast to show you 3 ways to do that.