In the past, I’ve recommended using the Bitdefender Trafficlight extension. That freebie would help as you search the web and visit new websites, warning of dangers and risks along the way. Recently, Bitdefender overhauled that tool, and it is now called Bitdefender Web Sage. If you were already using Trafficlight, it has probably transformed into … Read more
I commonly block ads for people as I service their computer. Advertisements are a common vector for scams and malware to enter your life! And it is easy for me to quickly install a free browser extension on any given computer to help with that. But more and more, people ask me: What about my … Read more
For those who use Shentel-based email, you may have encountered some scary warnings on their webmail site. I want to assure you that Shentel Webmail is safe to use, and those are false alerts. Shentel Webmail has been erroneously flagged by some antivirus vendors. I’ve spoken with Shentel tech support and they are aware of … Read more
We have a growing problem in 2026 with Account Takeover Fraud. Account Takeover (ATO) fraud is when a bad actor logs into someone else’s online account, and changes all of the login/security information. This locks out the true owner of the account, and gives the the criminal power to do anything s/he wants with it. … Read more
I continue to impress upon anyone who will listen that you can protect your home computer for free. Ditching paid protection software can save you lots of money! But this isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Norton, for example, like to upsell and install many different programs on their customers’ computers. And if your … Read more
For most situations, you access your email simply by logging in, on a website or in your email client, by typing in the address and its password. But in some rare cases, that won’t work. You type your email address correctly, and you are confident of your password, but meet with no success. Why is … Read more
For all of 2025, there’s been a lot of concern about the future of Windows 10 and its updates. I’ve blogged about it a couple of times, and now people are finally getting to opt-in and keep their Win10 PCs safe for another year. And I must assure you — in most cases, it is … Read more
In January, I blogged about how Windows 10 computers really don’t need to be retired in October 2025. Microsoft will grant a reprieve (stay of execution?), even though Windows 10’s end-of-support date is 10/14/2025. If you missed my first post on this topic, you may want to check it out before we get into the … Read more
Microsoft has not been straight with us. We’ve been gearing up to kiss Windows 10 goodbye on October 14, 2025 when we don’t have to. If you are still using your Windows 10 computer, check out these details, because you might keep using your computer for longer than you thought. Windows 10 is getting a … Read more
If your computer is going to dip its toe in the internet ocean, you need protection. There are hazards everywhere, and nothing is sacred on the wretched worrisome web. But antivirus isn’t enough. Whether you are using Microsoft’s free Windows Defender Antivirus, or shelling out big bucks for Snotron McAffeinated 420 Ultra SmartWare Gigaplex Security … Read more