Computer and Tech Tips For Non-Tech People

Doing genealogy research can be a fun way to learn about how your family is connected and tied to history. However, many genealogy websites are posted online for the world to see which means you need to be cautious when sharing your and your family's data. Geneolgy sites get hacked too, which means you need to take these steps to keep your family information safe from criminals.

Few things in life are more sacred than that last voicemail you received from a loved one, or more important than the critical details of that big business proposal. These invaluable voicemails deserve a backup. If you have a smartphone, you have more than one way to save precious voicemails. Picking the best method to use isn't always easy, but here are all the options at your disposal.

The firewall on your Windows or macOS computer can protect you from unwanted contact initiated by cyber criminals or other computers when you’re connected to the internet or a network. However, your firewall is smart enough to also allow access through the firewall for some services and apps that you use. Curious if your firewall is working for you? Check out these tips!

Doesn't matter how much you make a year or how much you spend at your online or brick and mortar retail shop. Stores want to keep tabs on you to learn your shopping habits and how they can push more products your way. Want to keep your information out of the hands of places you shop? Follow these quick and easy tips!

Your automobile is nothing more than a computer, laptop, or smartphone on wheels, and like those tech devices, it has the ability to spy on your driving habits. Data is king in our digital age, and it's important to know what information your car is collecting about you and your family. Check out this video to find a great resource to see what information your car manufacturer has and how you can delete that data.

People are doing everything they can to keep their social media accounts safe from hackers, including purchasing verified accounts. Will this practice keep you safe from hackers? Check out this video to find out the pros and cons of having a verified account.

LinkedIn has become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world with business people ... and unfortunately with cyber crooks. Criminals are stealing accounts and bombarding users with scams designed to extort people out of their money. There are several steps you need to follow to keep safe on LinkedIn. Here's what you need to know.

It's annoying when you get messages on your devices saying the OS is no longer supported. You probably think that after a short period of time, it's time for you to get a new device, but you'd be surprised how long you could keep your devices. Here's what you need to know!

Criminals are always looking for new ways to get access to your data and it should come as no surprise with the help of AI, criminals could potentially listen to you type passwords and other data using your smartphone and other devices. Here's what you need to know.

Yes, Macs get viruses and malware. If you think your computer is infected, you need to know how to get those pesky programs off your Apple devices to get it up and running again. Here's what you need to know