What is cloud computing?

What is cloud computing?

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet. These services include storage, software, email, databases, networking, reporting, monitoring, and high-performance computing. Instead of using your own computer you can access these services...
Common Errors and their Causes

Common Errors and their Causes

When contacting a computer professional, it’s very helpful to take pictures of, or write down, any error messages you encounter that might help to solve the root cause. Below are some common error messages I see, the symptoms associated with the error, and the...
Bitwarden – A Better Password Manager

Bitwarden – A Better Password Manager

Bitwarden is my new recommended password manager. For various reasons that I do not want to get in to online, but would be more than happy to discuss in person or via email, I no longer use LastPass as my personal password manager. Let me be clear: There is nothing...
Are Facebook quizzes bad for your computer heath?

Are Facebook quizzes bad for your computer heath?

Facebook is a great place to see the latest pictures of your grandkids, check up on that friend from high-school, participate in community and school groups, and stay connected with the latest news from your family. It’s also a great place for people with bad...
All About Malware

All About Malware

It used to be that ‘virus’ was the word de jour when it came to a computer that was infected – running slow, popping up ads, sending emails without your knowledge, or even deleting files. Nowadays the word ‘virus’ has been deprecated and...