Computer and Tech Tips For Non-Tech People

The ability to create AI selfies has been around for a while. Still, with the latest version of MEta's Llama large language model, you can upload your selfie to Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp and "imagine" a selfie as a fireman, or business person, the sky is the limit. Here's what you need to know.

Events like CrowdStrike get the attention of cyber crooks because they can use opportunities like this to scam unsuspecting people into falling for various tech support scams. Here's what you need to know to stay safe

It would be nice in our digital age if we could use our technology devices forever, but unfortunately we cannot. All of our gadgets have an end of life. It's important to keep current with our devices as support gadgets get important security and performance updates that help our tech run efficiently. If you need to know if your devices are outdated or when to replace them, check out this video that will help you stay on top of your technology.

Amazon Prime Day is almost as big as Cyber Monday as Amazon Prime members look for the best deals from merchants on the Amazon marketplace. However, you need to beware. Cyber crooks are always looking for new ways to trick you out of your information. If you want to avoid Amazon Prime Day scams, check out this video that will give you important tips to stay safe!

Windows Mail has been a staple of the Windows Operating System for many years and loved by many. Unfortunately, Microsoft thinks it's time to retire the program, thus many users are seeing their Mail program automatically convert to Outlook. Is this change permanent? Can you continue to use mail? Check out this video to find out what your options are for Windows mail?

Quick responses or QR codes have been used for years on many different platforms to help people quickly get the information they need. Now criminals are launching quishing attacks to trick respecting people into clicking on malicious links and sharing their personal information. Watch this to find out how you can stay safe from this latest cyber attack.

The Internet is like a utility now as you need it to accomplish many things for work, entertainment, and home security. With so many options for Internet Service Providers and no clear advice for how much speed you should purchase, I've created this little video for you. Find out what providers are in your area, how to check your current Internet speeds and how much bandwidth you need for all of the devices you own.

Apple recently dropped a bombshell to let everyone know they are now in the AI business. Apple Intelligence is a form of generative AI that is deeply integrated into upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and the latest release of macOS Sequoia. It harnesses the power AI to understand and create language and images, take action across apps, and draw from personal context to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. How does this affect you? Check out this video as I explain the benefits and shortcomings of Apple Intelligence.

Using your smartphone when traveling to a foreign destination isn't the same as when you use it domestically. You have to take into consideration you're on an entirely new network which means you will have to figure out how you will make calls and how you will access crucial data for navigation and looking up information. Before you head out, you should check out this video to make sure your smartphone will work the way you want it to work.

Oh My Gosh! It seems every time you turn around there's an alert about your credit card being compromised. Believe it not, crooks aren't hacking into your devices to get your information, but they are using some clever ways to get your numbers. Check out how they get your information as well as tips to keep safe from credit card hacks.