For the past two weeks, we have looked at several of the ways we are being schemed and scammed out of our money. Today we will continue that journey looking at some other devious ways we are being bombarded by online purchases. Shop with reputable, well-known online retailers. Do not shop at a site you…
Today on Part 2 of looking at different schemes that are knocking on our phones, emails, and even doors we will look at a couple which have hit me recently. I am no different from you, so if I am getting them some of you are too. So here are your alerts, warnings and call…
There are a lot of cyber-schemes going around today. And yes, they have been going around for years. However, it seems to me that they have become more abundant over the last several months. You know the emails with strange attachments, the links from companies asking you to log in and check your account. Then…
Last week we looked at private browser settings. If you have any setup questions, go back to last week on DoubleClicks.info and check it out. This week a few more good things you can do with the Private Mode on your browser. If you have ever needed to browse to the same site but different…
What is “Private Browsing?” is a question I receive from time-to-time. People write that they were looking around in their browser and saw it. In Google Chrome the same thing is named “Incognito Mode.” In Internet Explorer, it is “InPrivate Browsing” and others have slightly different names. The Private browser settings are sometimes referred to…
I am testing a new type of computer, at least for me. They first came into the public view in early to mid-2013 depending on where on the globe you are located. You know the one as the marketing for this “new” computer was worldwide and abundant. You know all the happy people dancing around…
My friend, John and I were talking a couple of weeks ago about a geek hassle we have all faced. Usually this happens at work but on occasion anywhere. Some specific websites are designed to open and function properly in Microsoft Internet Explorer…only. SharePoint seems to be one of the main offenders. They may open…
Last week I let you know how to download a backup copy of most everything you have posted to Facebook. This was in preparation for permanently removing you FB account. Of course, you could do it for fun to see what they have on you. Bear in mind that even though you will remove all…
Particularly with today’s political climate some people are getting tired of all the rhetoric on Facebook. Some laugh and ignore it others get off of Facebook temporarily while still others deactivate their accounts, get off of the app and never come back…or so they plan. There are several ways to get off of FB. Yes,…
I recently had the opportunity to test an iPhone, 5S. Keep in mind as I continue I began this as an Android fan-boy. But in my new position I have been asked to test specific phones to decide on which one best works for me. So, several weeks ago, I began my journey to the…
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