Back on May 15, 2019, I posted some information about the Dark Web. (The Dark Web) In that message, I discouraged you from going there. It can be a very dangerous place to visit as many sinister activities take place within its area of the Internet. However, not everything on the Dark Web is evil. …
Month: October 2019
More Win 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
This is my third post showing keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 using the Windows key. If you missed the early posts, you can find them HERE. People often ask, "Where is the clipboard in Windows 10?" Well, use the keyboard combination of the Windows Key plus the letter V and the clipboard will pop-up. Unlike …
Field Of Dreams
One of the major causes of computing problems for people is the terminology we often use in the computing world. For instance, I can't even tell you how many times I ask a customer to name the "browser" they use and they don't have a clue. (If you don't know what a browser is, please …
Remove These, Too!
In my post, Remove Now, I listed 17 apps that should be removed from your iOS device because of Malware. Android users are not exempt! Shown above are the icons for 21 Android apps which have been removed from the Google Play Store and should be removed from your devices. Just as with the iOS …
Remove Now!
If you have an iOS device (Apple) that has the 17 apps shown in the icons above, you need to remove these apps from your device, now! These apps are infected with the Clicker Tracker Malware which can report back to a server and cause all kinds of problems - websites can be opened, clicks …
I Won, I Won!
Today, I received an email telling me that I could claim my prize in the Chevron Texaco Oil Promotion (see the image above). Interestingly, I do have a Chevron/Texaco Oil gas credit card. So, at first glance, I might think this is legit. But, of course, it's not. Let's look at the top of the …
Exploring Our Blog
Since we're now way over 300 posts and counting, I thought it would be a good idea to show you how to find posts covering particular subjects. Please watch the video below! https://youtu.be/TkGoHHO_aT4
It’s The Right Thing To Do
One of the most powerful tools on both Windows and Mac computers is the one I use hundreds of times during a typical week - the right-click. Whether you use a standard mouse, a laptop's touchpad or a touch screen computer, the right click is available. The right-click promotes one of the primary reason for …
Smartphone Storage
1048030 In my last blog post, Win 10 Storage, I mentioned checking the amount of data space used on your smartphone. When Joyce was proof-reading the post, she suggested that, perhaps, not everyone knows how to find the data storage amounts on their phone. With that in mind, here's how to do just that: iPhone …
Win 10 Storage
Windows 10 comes with a ton of features. One of these is the storage report. (The image above is the report on one of the drives on my main office computer.) If you use a smartphone, you are probably familiar with this type of feedback. Whether you use an iPhone or an Android, you can …
Keep Them Safe
If you were at our October seminar, you may recall me talking about FBI emails. If you didn't attend my training, the gist is that the FBI provides emails covering a variety of law enforcement arenas. You can stay informed by signing up for these emails. (Here's the site to sign up: https://www.fbi.gov/email-updates.) One of …
IT Translations
One of the issues we come across all the time is that computer users are often confused by the lingo we throw around in the IT world. Not just acronyms but words and word phrases. With this in mind, I thought I'd create a few posts explaining some of the language we use. Today's post …
Why # Instead Of @
In my last post, The Life Of Riley, I wrote the following: "Send your pet’s information to pet#4kcc.com. (Replace the # symbol with the @ symbol before you try to send.)" Additionally, in another post, Address Book Confusion, I shared: "Of course, I have email addresses – my business one (john at 4kcc.com) and..." A …
The Life Of Riley
A great majority of the readers of this blog are pet lovers. If you happen to attend our live seminars or follow me on Social Media, you probably recognize our Cairn Terrier, Gus, in the picture above. He is just five years old and he is a character. He's funny, very smart, protective, just a …
Mind-boggling Stats
Most of us use the Internet every day yet we often lose sight of what others are doing on the Net. Here are some stats which you might find surprising: Chinese tech giant Huawei says it's the target of about a million cyber-attacks a day.As of January 2019, there are almost 4.4 billion active internet …
Address Book Confusion
The time for keeping names, addresses, phone numbers and other information in a paper format has passed - a long time ago. That old address book we used to keep with scratched out phone numbers or addresses just won't cut it any longer. Enter the electronic address book. But wait. A new problem arises when …
How “In The Know” Are You?
Okay, my 4KCC blog readers, let's see how much you've paid attention! Take this quiz by Pew Research and see how your answers compare to a nationwide poll.
Caveat Emptor!
When it comes to buying a computing device, do you make your purchase based primarily on price? Not to be blunt, but if you answered "Yes" to that question, you're making a mistake. There are so many other considerations when you go to purchase a new computer, tablet, smartphone or similar device. In truth, price …
Google Chrome Warning
In a previous post, I talked about the Google Chrome password checker. Google Chrome also has an extension called "Password Checkup." This extension will check passwords when you go to log into a site. If the password has been exposed in a data breach, a warning will appear in the upper right-hand corner of Chrome …
Hello, It’s Google Calling – NOT
For years, I've been preaching about phone calls and pop-ups that purport to be from Microsoft and/or Apple. It's been over three years since I first posted a video warning about these scams. (See the video below. If you've never watched it, you should.) Since that time, I've written Question of the Week emails about …
Google Password Checker
Do you use the Google Chrome browser? If your answer is "No!" this post won't really apply to you. However, you should read it anyway because "knowledge is power." If you do use the Google Chrome browser, go to the address bar and type in "passwords.google.com" - without the quotes. Click the Enter button on …