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Category Archives: tips
Does Safely Ejecting From a USB Port Actually Do Anything?
Is there any harm to be incurred by just pulling a flash drive out? Why do we need safe removal at all? Historically, Operating Systems treat disks as objects that can be trusted not to change state suddenly. When reading … Continue reading
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Spam Alert!
Several variations of DHL spam have been seen today. Some are linked to hacked websites. Others have malware attached (e.g., in a zip file). They include subject lines like “DHL TRACKING PARCEL — PLEASE LOGIN TO TRACK PARCEL ” Some … Continue reading
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Office in education
Get Office free from your school Office 365 Education for Students is available for free to students who are enrolled at qualifying schools. Install Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs and on other mobile devices, including Android, iPad®, … Continue reading
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OneDrive bonus
100 GB of free OneDrive storage for 1 year. We have a gift for people who are willing to make the move to OneDrive. OneDrive is free cloud storage from Microsoft where you can keep your photos, videos, and documents … Continue reading
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Apple makes iTunes more kid-friendly with ‘Pay Once and Play’ games
No one likes having to buy carrots/coins/crystals just to progress in a mobile game. Thankfully, a new “Pay Once and Play” section has appeared in iTunes that lets you discover/buy games you can be sure won’t hold you hostage with … Continue reading
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Read Roald Dahl’s Powerful Pro-Vaccination Letter (From 1988)
Roald Dahl – author of such books as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda – lost his eldest daughter, Olivia, to measles in 1962. Twenty-six years later, he penned a cogent and gut-wrenching plea … Continue reading
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How USB charging works, or how to avoid blowing up your smartphone | ExtremeTech
Amazing strides have been made in recent years towards standardized chargers and connectors for smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, and many other gadget species. In just five years — with the obvious exception of Apple’s iOS connector — Micro-USB has single-handedly … Continue reading
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Please don’t use these passwords. Sincerely, the Internet
Think you’re protected from web attacks with your strong passwords? When hackers seize control of computers to create botnets, they can cause plenty of collateral damage, and their ticket in is often stupid-simple: terrible passwords. SplashData has just released its … Continue reading
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Microsoft Malware Protection Center – Help prevent malware infection on your computer
Help prevent malware infection on your PC Malware authors are always looking for new ways to infect your PC. Following the simple tips below can help you stay protected. Limit user privileges Many malware threats need full access to your … Continue reading
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How to easily avoid PC infections – MalwareTips Blog
How to easily avoid PC infections. The single biggest factor in preventing a malware infection on your PC is YOU. You don’t need expert knowledge or special training.You just need vigilance to avoid downloading and installing anything you do not … Continue reading
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