Computer and Tech Tips For Non-Tech People

Technology is an important part of your life, but in our digital world, it's easy for your tech devices to consume your life rather than to be a tool in your life.  Here are some tips to help you have a healthier relationship with your devices.

Ever since Elon Musk completed the purchase of Twitter, there has been a growing number of people who are migrating to Mastodon thinking it will offer a better alternative to the newly purchased social media network. Is Mastodon better than Twitter? Check out this video to find out!

Smartphones are prone to cyber attacks, but they are also at risk from physical damage as I found out the hard way when I dropped my phone and almost lost it at the airport.  This video will show you some good reminders to help you get your phone from getting damaged.

Did you know any device that is connected to the Internet can be hacked? This means you need to take extra precautions to make sure every device you own doesn't get compromised by criminals. Some devices are attacked more than others. Watch this video to find out which of your tech devices are more susceptible to hacks.

You probably know the Internet is not a safe place but do your kids?  Check out this video to help you implement steps to keep your children safe from online crooks and predators trying to target them.

You probably think that the Internet is a big free for all, but it isn't.  There are some habits that you may have picked up online that are actually illegal.  If you want to stop your unknowing criminal's ways, check out this video that will put you on the straight and narrow. #techtips #computertips #digitallife

Whenever there is a natural disaster, you can be guaranteed criminals will come crawling out of the woodwork to get access to your hard-earned money. Scammers can appear in person or online, so it's important to know how to avoid being tricked. Want to stay safe? Check out this video that's designed to help you be more aware of how to avoid storm scams. #stormscams #cybercrime

For years, Linkedin has been one of the safer and clutter-free social media platforms until now.  Criminals are now on LinkedIn taking advantage of unsuspecting users and scamming them out of their personal information and money. Learn some quick and easy tips to keep you safe from criminals and scammers on Linkedin.

It's bound to happen at some point.  You fall for a cyber scam and are not sure what you need to do to stay safe. Recovering from a con, scam, or fraud scheme may be a long and difficult process. Here are some ways to get your life back on track.

Most of you think criminals hack into your devices to steal your passwords.  For the most part, this isn't going to happen, unless you let cyber crooks in.  Find out what you need to do to protect your passwords from cyber crooks! 

As a parent, you probably think all you have to deal with this school year is making sure your kids make it to school and all of their extra activities. Unfortunately, you also have to deal with criminals and bullies that want to take advantage of them.  Want to keep them safe? Follow these quick and easy tips that will help you protect them.  

LastPass password management service, recently announced that it was hacked, but this isn't the first time they have been hacked.  This has many of you asking if you should even bother with a password keeper. I got you covered.  Check out this video to find out what you can do to stay safe. 

Truth be told, cloud backup is the best backup. However, if you're still unsure about the cloud, it's better to use a USB Drive or an external hard drive for backup than to have no backup at all.  Find out some quick and easy tips to find out the best way to use these devices to keep your important data safe from failure and cybercrime.  #backup #usb #ssd #techtip

Like the technology in the movie 'Minority Report', Amazon is becoming the all-seeing eye when it comes to knowing what you purchase because they can monitor your smart home devices, camera, and web searches. Is there anything you can do to keep them from prying? What can you do about criminals who want to spy on you as well? Check out this video to see how you can keep your information more secur...

Google dominates as a search engine, but Google doesn't put your privacy or information first. Their main goal is to monetize your data to make a profit. If you're tired of Google using your data to make you a better target to its advertisers, check out these quick and easy tips to keep your information safe and secure.

We live in a society where most of your tech items can't be repaired, but that doesn't mean all of them.  Check out this video to help you determine which of your tech items can be fixed and which of your gadgets need to head to the dumpster or your favorite recycling center. #techtips #computerrepair #computers #smartphones #laptops #tablets

For the most part, purchasing extended warranties are a waste of money because a vast majority of tech products come with a 1-year warranty which is great for covering most tech issues.  However, there is a need for extended warranties on some tech items. Check out this podcast for some great tips to help you decide whether to get an extended warranty. #techtips #extendedwarranty #digitallife...

The Department of Defense wants you to remove Kaspersky from your computers.  Why?  Checkout this podcast to get the skinny on Kaspersky and other 3rd Party Anti-virus programs that are lurking on your computer.

Windows 11 has been out, but do you really need to worry about making an upgrade from Windows 10 or Windows 7?  Check out this podcast to find out what to do.

Social media algorithms can be a pain in the "you know what" because they only allow you to see what they want you to see, rather than seeing how things are happening.  If you want to disable to the algorithm and see your feed in chronological order, check out this video to get tips to change your social media feed.  #socialmedia #algorithm #chronological #facebook #linkedin #twitter #in...

Everyone is drowning in spam on their computers, smartphones, and tablets!  Spam has been around forever, but the pandemic has really increased the amounts we are getting. How can you stop this massive wave of spam? Check out this video to get some tips to eliminate spam from appearing on your devices. #spam #email #cybercrime #phone

Uncle Elon has purchased Twitter and has promised to make several changes to the social media network.  Are you excited? Upset?  Let's talk about what changes could be coming to Twitter and if you plan to become a 'Twitter Quitter' or if you're going to stick around  #twitter #elonmusk #socialmedia #freedomofspeech

Criminals are after your social media accounts because they are a gateway to your connections which criminals send spam to and trick them into clicking links and malicious websites that look like they came from you.  Want to keep your accounts safe? Follow these quick and easy tips to help keep your social media accounts safe. #socialmedia #hacked #cybercrime

Don't think criminals have stopped creating and invading websites to steal your data, because they haven't. Everything we do is usually associated with websites and crooks always go where there are large numbers of people online. They will use any means to get access your personal data. Want to find out how to spot a bogus or malicious website?  Check out this video to get some quick tips to...

If you have older adults in your life, there are some smart home devices that can help them stay connected to you and your family as well as a wealth of information online.  Smart home devices can help you monitor your older adult loved ones and help them age gracefully from home.