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Cyber Security and Social Engineering

July 24, 2023

Cyber security isn’t always about some guy behind a keyboard “hacking” into your computer. Some of what a hacker is looking for is an easy target that can be manipulated. They like to take advantage of people who aren’t aware of how these people approach you over the phone, e-mail, or in real life. The…

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Touch screen vs Non Touch

July 17, 2023

How is a Touchscreen Different from a Normal Screen?As technology continues to evolve, touchscreens have become a common feature in many electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even some desktop computers. But how are they different from traditional screens? In this article, we’ll explore the differences between touchscreens and normal screens, and the technology…

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Google an AI – a Superpower?!

July 10, 2023

Have you heard about Google using AI:“Google’s latest update to its privacy policy will make it so that the company has free range to scrape the web for any content that can benefit building and improving its AI tools” Major issues Girding the mass development of artificial intelligence are questions about sequestration, plagiarism, and whether AI can disband correct information. Machine Literacy is a form of artificial intelligence grounded on algorithms that are trained on data. These algorithms can descry patterns and learn how to make prognostications and…

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Project Tribute Foundation

June 26, 2023

We support Project Tribute Foundation , but you might have not heard of them yet? I know this isn’t a normal tech tip but we wanted to talk about a group we support. From their website:“We support our first responders by providing them life-saving training, equipment, tools, and support. In support of our mission, we…

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Types of Computer Scams

June 19, 2023

Employment ScamsScammers pose as a potential employer for an exclusively online or remote job. They will ask you to purchase computers and office equipment with the promise of reimbursement or claim to have overpaid you for your work. Reimbursements and overpayments will be reversed, leaving you responsible for the funds. Payment ScamsScammers often provide customers…

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Cybercrime Continued:

June 12, 2023

Following a two- time disquisition, The Guardian this week published a harrowing exposé on Facebook and Instagram’s use as hunting grounds for child predators, numerous of whom business in children as sexual abuse victims for clout on the two social media services. Despite the claims of the services’ parent company Meta that it’s nearly covering…

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Cybercrime strikes a school

June 5, 2023

What happens when a academy system is targeted by a ransomware group? The school refuses to pay, and therefore gets their stolen data ditched noncommercial onto the dark web? Well, it’s indeed worse than it sounds, as NBC’s Kevin Collier set up this week when he dug through portions of a trove of 200,000 lines…

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June is Internet Safety Month

June 1, 2023

To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions.Good (and bad) news travels fast online, and without some forethought, kids can find themselves in tricky situations that have lasting consequences. Personal privacy and security are just as important online as they are offline. Safeguarding valuable information helps kids…

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Can I make my WIFI better?

May 29, 2023

In today’s world, staying connected to the internet has become an integral part of our lives. From streaming movies and TV shows to attending online meetings and classes, the internet is crucial for almost everything. Therefore, having a reliable and fast internet connection is essential. For most of us, that means a good WiFi connection.…

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Should I fix my own computer?

May 22, 2023

Should I attempt my own computer repair? When your computer breaks down, you will come across the need to fix it as soon as possible. That’s because you are using the computer to get a lot of work done, and your life will be very inconvenient without it. Is it a good idea to repair…

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