Computer Safety Guides for Normal People

Make Sure Your Antivirus is Updating and Running Scans

31 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Virus Security

So you have antivirus installed, but is it working like it’s supposed to? All too often I see clients with antivirus that is turned off, not updating, or (more often) not scanning. Take some time right now to verify a few things. You should do this every so often. Verify …

Is Java Secure? What is Java and How Can I Use it Safely?

29 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Software Security

Most everyone has Java installed on their computers whether they realize it or not. Is this good or bad? Java has a long reputation for poor security, so let’s explore why, and what we can do to stay safe. What Is Java? In addition to being a wonderfully tasty beverage, …

Is Dropbox Safe to Use? How Dropbox Works to Secure Your Files Online

26 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Data Security

How safe is your data when you plunk it down into Dropbox? Where does it go? Who can see it? There have been concerns raised about Dropbox’s security in the past, so we’re going to take a look and see if they’re concerns worth having. What is Dropbox For? Dropbox …

How To Lower the Risk of Using Your Credit Cards Online by Using PayPal

24 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Internet Security

It seems like we’re giving out our card information so much these days. Most of us couldn’t even list off all the sites that we’ve given our precious numbers to. So how do we keep all this craziness under control? The best thing we can do, short of not using …

Should I Pay for Antivirus Software or is Free Antivirus Good Enough?

22 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Virus Security

Being a home user, free antivirus is an attractive option. Especially with so many good ones. But do you actually get better protection if you pay for it? If you’re talking strictly antivirus, then typically no. It’s not common practice for companies to give you weaker protection in their free …

Is It Safe To Connect With Facebook and Other Social Sites?

19 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Internet Security

When you sign into a website, you will often see a button to “Sign in with Facebook”, or Google, Twitter, Yahoo, etc. What this does is link those websites together, so when you log into one, it logs you into all of them. This means that each site can keep …

Why You Should Not Download Screensavers

10 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Computer Security

I know screensavers are fun and cute, but they’re also extremely high-risk. They’re frequently used as containers for viruses, spyware and obnoxious advertising that you really don’t want on your computer. These are called Trojans – malicious programs that masquerade as something benign. Don’t be fooled. Just because you don’t …

How To Keep Your Programs Updated and Why You Should

8 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Software Security

Programs are leaky. Much like boats. Given enough time, all boats get leaks and need patched up. So do programs. They all have vulnerabilities that could give bad guys a way to gain access to your system. It’s just a matter of time until those holes are discovered. A typical …

Is it Safe To Keep My Old Emails? The Danger of Hoarding

5 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Email Security

Imagine if a hacker were to gain access to your email account. What could they find out about you? What accounts would they find passwords for? What financial information would they have? What attachments are you storing that contain sensitive work or employment information? How much of your personal info …

How To Make PDF Files with CutePDF Writer

5 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby General How To's

Sometimes you’ll need to convert a spreadsheet, email, or other type of document into a PDF. Several programs will do this, but CutePDF is one that makes it easy, and it’s free. It works by installing itself as a printer on your computer, letting you “print” to it, and then …

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next »