Any device that connects to a WiFi network must identify itself to the network using a unique network address. This unique identifier, known as the Media Access Control (MAC) address helps the network administrators or observers track or profile every user’s network activity and location over time. While you may not have to worry about […]
You’ve moved into your new home or apartment, and the very first thing you want to do is set up your internet connection. Whether it’s your first time doing it, or it’s been so long since you last set up the internet that you forgot where to start – this article will help. Consider this […]
there are times where monitoring software isn’t welcomed or appreciated. Hackers, snoopers, or overreaching IT admins can all push the boundaries too far. If you’re worried about your privacy, you can learn to detect computer and email monitoring or spying software by following these steps. Before you begin to look at how to detect certain […]
You don’t have to just sit back and accept this gradual slide into obsolescence though. We’ve rounded up the most effective tricks for making your laptop feel like its younger self again. 1. Clear out the clutter What’s the difference between your computer when you got it and your computer now? A whole host of […]
Your operating system includes a built-in tool for highlighting and removing data you can safely live without. On Windows, search for “disk cleanup” from the taskbar, then launch the utility that appears as the top result—it lets you get rid of downloaded files, temporary files, Windows error reports and more. For macOS, open the Apple […]
When it comes to backing up the important data on your computer, it isn’t easy to guess that there are quite a few options available on the market today. The challenge for most people though is trying to make sense of which option is best, and which options will fit well with their time, schedule, […]
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, lots of people are wondering about the extra measures they can take to stay protected. And although extra hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray is never a bad idea, you should be focusing on cleaning the surfaces you come into contact with every day. Your electronic devices are a […]
Four out of ten seniors now use a smartphone, which is more than double the amount in 2013. In the past eight years, we’ve seen a 24% increase in adults ages 65 and up who own a smartphone. With more seniors than ever in possession of smartphones, an important question is raised: how do we […]
We’re all worried about the ongoing threat of COVID-19. With the recent shelter-in-place orders across the country, we’re all becoming more dependent on our computers for work, school, and entertainment. Now, we might have to watch out for another virus: COVID-19 themed malware is now attacking computers, and it’s important to keep yourself, and your […]
Technology plays a large part in our daily lives, especially since the the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people indoors. A lot of schools started offering remote or hybrid classes to keep students and faculty safe. At home, children turn to YouTube and video games to entertain themselves, and stay in touch with friends. This means […]