The Fallout
If you read last week’s column, I touted the great technology we have today that makes working offsite or “working from home” possible today. During this time of upheaval, it is very convenient. You could even work from a restaurant…if one were open. I have worked from home (WFH) many times over the past years….
Useful Android Apps, Part 6
Thanks for joining me again for the ongoing list of smartphone apps. The suggestions this week have been sent to me from you all…the readers. Last week I covered three apps; the new Weight Watchers app, Google Maps and the other major map app, Waze. If you are interested in viewing Part 5 from last…
Google Photos for Christmas
OK, Christmas time is coming followed up by New Year do you think you will be taking a few pictures? You betcha! So, a couple of weeks ago I wrote several articles about some of the advantages of Google Photos. Go back and read that if you missed it. There are several good tips there….
Android vs. iPhone-Someone Will Be Mad at Me
OK, today I am going to tackle a question about smart phones that may make some of you upset with me; although, I will try and be gentle. I am regularly asked why I prefer Android phones over iPhones. First, the main reason I prefer Android phones is that was the first type of smartphone…
Facebook Messenger
A couple of years ago I wrote about Facebook. I have written about it several times over the years. In my reviews, I am not always complimentary. To me, it is a very unorganized mass of information. The posts are rearranged in some unknown manner that is only understood by the Facebook developers resulting in…
Phone Spoofing
Time for Ron to do a little whining as two things have recently popped up that bug me. I figure they may also bother a few of you. They are local phone number calls and Facebook tracking us. This week Phone issues, next week Facebook. I posted to Facebook (this is not about tracking yet),…
Schemes, Part 4
There is another scam that you may have heard of floating around the internet. It is not a joke and is not to be ignored if it happens to you. You may be working on your computer and get a phone call. The caller may tell you they are from Microsoft, or some other tech…
Schemes, Part 2
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…
Schemes, Part 1
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…