April 27th, 2012
RePost: It’s been over a year since this article was first published here on JumpstartMyPC, but the subject matter is still as relevant (if not more) as it was the day it was first posted. If you EVER use public WiFi, you need to read on and take action.
Take a look around you and count the number of portable, WiFi enabled devices that you currently own. Of course, there are obvious choices like your laptop, iPod touch and iPad, but there are a few you might be forgetting. Chances are that your cell phone, portable game system, e-reader (Kindle, Nook, etc.) and netbook are also capable of using WiFi when you need it.
Now ask yourself how many times you have connected to a free WiFi hotspot at a coffee shop, fast food restaurant, book store or other establishment. That number is also the number of times that you have opened yourself up to identity theft. That’s right, using free WiFi could very well be an open door for hackers to spy on your internet activity and steal personal information or even take over your Facebook account.
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Tags: cyber security, Free WiFi, Hackers, hotspot, https, internet connection, login, Password, personal hotspots, public WiFi, sharing, vpn network, WiFi
Categories: Security, Social Networking | 4 Comments »
March 27th, 2012
Your computer seems to be working against you. Every time you sit down to surf the web, check your Facebook page or even just send an email it happens. That computer that you paid good money for just a couple of years ago is moving slower than molasses. WHY? You aren’t asking it to do anything complicated.
Don’t fall for the gimmicks and promises of those commercials or big-box electronics stores. You don’t need their help to get your PC running like new again. All the tools and information you need are right at your fingertips.
JumpstartMyPC has the how-to information and clean up utilities you need to speed up that old computer and it is all 100% FREE.
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Tags: clean up utilites, computer, defrag, free software, Malware, registry, Slow Computer, speed up computer, Spyware, Windows Update
Categories: Free Programs, PC Support, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »
March 20th, 2012
Gmail users rejoice – there’s something new waiting for you the next time you log into your account. Spam now comes with an explanation.
What? Did you even remember that there is a Spam folder? If you’re anything like me, the answer is probably no, but that doesn’t mean that this update is not important. If [...]
Tags: email, Gmail, identity theft, messages, spam, spam folder
Categories: Security, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized, Viruses | No Comments »
March 8th, 2012
You’re working away at your desk, completely focused on a project and hoping to get everything wrapped up so you can make that next meeting, when it happens. That co-worker, you know – the one that asks the dumbest questions EVER, interrupts you to ask something. This isn’t just any question, it’s one that makes [...]
Tags: dumb questions, Funny, Google, humor, Let Me Google That For You, LMGTFY, lmgtfy.com, prank
Categories: Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized | No Comments »
March 5th, 2012
The new social media phenomenon Pinterest has seen an unprecedented rise over the last few months and, based on the numbers, 1 in 5 of the women reading this article are already using the service to collect photos and link to some of their favorite products. Daily users have increased by more than 145% since [...]
Tags: coach, harmful, malicious, photos, Pinterest, scam, scams, Social Media, spam, spammers, starbucks, web of trust
Categories: Security, Social Networking | No Comments »
March 1st, 2012
Do you turn to the internet when you have a question?
Do you spend time each day on Facebook and/or Twitter, clicking links to articles and stories that interest you?
Do you have friends or relatives that blog or write for online publications?
If you said yes to any of these questions, you are a consumer of online [...]
Tags: blog, blogger, blogging, Digital Tipping, like, online content, share, sharing, vlog
Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
February 21st, 2012
One week ago today, I arrived at home to find that happy little box from Amazon waiting for me at the front door. As usual, I was excited to get a package (who doesn’t get that way) from my favorite online retailer and even more excited that it was my brand new Sony PSVita. I’ve [...]
Tags: Cartridge, Gaming, Handlheld, Online Pass, Playstation, Portable Gaming, PS Vita, PSP, PSVita, review, UMD, Vita, XBOX
Categories: Gaming | 8 Comments »
February 12th, 2012
People are accessing the internet in many different ways and from many different devices. Smartphones, tablets, music players, portable gaming devices, eReaders and other gadgets are being used to check email, update facebook, tweet, play games and (oh yeah) surf the web. Not only are people using these gadgets more and more every day, they [...]
Tags: 4G, 4G internet, Clear, Clear spot, hotspot, internet, Mobile, mobile internet, Voyager, WiMAX
Categories: Uncategorized | 7 Comments »
February 3rd, 2012
For years now, I’ve preached to people about the importance of using strong passwords. My posts have included tips like: make it complex, make sure it is lengthy and change out common letters for numbers. I’ve considered these to be golden rules for creating a password, and I stick by the fact that they can [...]
Tags: forget password, forgot password, Gizmodo.com, Online, Password, safety, Security, Strong Password, super password
Categories: Security, Tips and Tricks | 3 Comments »
