I field a lot of service calls and requests for advice that center around a person’s ISP. Internet Service Providers are essential to most households, and yet, many of us have a dysfunctional relationship with our ISPs. I’m sorry to say that it may always be complicated to deal with them. Instead of going on … Read more
The internet is a hotbed for crime, Facebook especially so. It’s simply too big to police. But since we can’t give up using the internet or Facebook, our other options are to prepare, learn and adapt. I encourage you to maintain a rampant skepticism as you use the web. Come with me and consider the … Read more
If you see something inappropriate, illegal, or just plain wrong on Facebook, please report it. This includes spam and scam posts, comments that are beyond the pale, and any content that has you concerned of threat or harm to someone. Reporting Posts and Comments Most of the time, you can report Facebook content using the … Read more
When you get a new router, I recommend you reuse the exact same SSID (network name) and Wi-Fi password as you did in your old equipment. Now, this may sound like a no-brainer to many of you, but please hear me out and let me qualify this advice. Not everyone is savvy with setting up … Read more
This is not a hearing test! For a real hearing test, consult your primary care doctor or an audioloigist. This post is meant only to pique your interest in people’s hearing ranges, and not to dispense any medical advice. For a bit of novelty and learning about how your hearing changes as you age, check … Read more
F.B. Purity is a one-of-a-kind browser extension that can modify Facebook to make it more of what you want. Don’t want to see sponsored posts? Like to hide posts with selfies? F. B. Purity has got you. Free to install, F. B. Purity is an extension that lodges into your browser on any Windows, Apple … Read more
Are you getting the speed you’re paying for? Whether you are troubleshooting or just doing some due diligence, speed test websites are free to use and will measure your current internet connection speed. To check your speed, visit one of these sites: Speedtest by Ookla Fast.com by Netflix Speakeasy Speed Test nPerf TestMy.net SpeedOf.Me Xfinity … Read more
If you’ve received an email or news about the Facebook Internet Tracking Settlement, please know that it is legitimate & true. You may trust in the following and take part in the proceedings, to get your piece of the settlement: The Lawsuit Facebook is accused of collecting user data through outside websites, and selling it … Read more
No, you are not going to win a free RV! But when you see posts about this on social media, they are so tempting. Companies with names like Camping & RV World boast about “unclaimed RVs” that they have to give away for free, and the included photos show some beautiful vehicles. But this is … Read more
Don’t post “Facebook Privacy Notices”, as shown below. These things are like chain letters, in that they waste your time and spread misinformation. Unfortunately, these things have been passed around for over a decade and never seem to die: If you see anything like this on social media, don’t re-post it or Share it. It … Read more