Technology
Computer Health: Understanding the Risks
There are risks with almost everything we do. Whether we are driving a car, crossing a busy street, going on vacation to Hawaii, or investing money in real estate, we expect the rewards to ideally outweigh the risks. However, to increase our odds for success, most of us spend time educating ourselves and initiating ways
5 Ways to Optimize Your YouTube Channel
YouTube is the second most visited site in the world. It’s the most utilized search engine right behind Google (who also owns YouTube) and the place to be if you’re hoping to market to your client base. Many of our clients want to set up a YouTube channel but are either worried about starting or
7 Things You Must Know Before Scanning a QR Code
Cybercriminals can exploit the quirky-looking labels that have multiplied during the pandemic They resemble selfies taken by space aliens, but these black-and-white squares have a name: quick response codes, or QR codes. And they’re seemingly everywhere these days. QR codes have grown increasingly common during the pandemic, cybersecurity professionals say, as coronavirus fears have triggered
Easy Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Computer
What do you do when your computer is on the blink? Panic? Press every button in sight? Shut down (and not just your computer)? Scream? Unless you are an expert, maintaining your computer in good health is a joint effort. It involves work on your part as well as support from people with more technical
The Pros and Cons of Online Shopping
The internet can be a great resource for shoppers looking to expand their choices of products to buy and is an invaluable way to save money. Online stores are highly competitive, not only with other online stores, but also with brick-and-mortar competitors. Price-comparison websites make deal hunting easier and also help guide shoppers to online
Online Banking as a Digital Tool for Safety
One of your best ways to monitor and protect your money is through online banking. Online banking is a free, safe, and convenient way to access your accounts anytime, anywhere. Most banks and credit unions encourage their customers to use online banking to monitor and access accounts 24 hours-a-day, seven-days a week, transfer funds between
Building Essential Connections through Social Media
If you or someone you love is an older adult, staying socially connected to others is vital to ones’ physical and mental well-being. In addition to the traditional face-to-face interactions with family and friends, a great way to stay socially connected to others is via the internet. Social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and
Learn to Protect Yourself: Online Identity Theft and Scams
More and more older adults are becoming victims of online identity theft and scams. If you have ever experienced identity theft yourself or even know someone who has, you know the experience can be a harrowing one. Criminals can open accounts in your name and impersonate you for a multitude of reasons – none of
Online Dating: Pros and Cons
The best online dating sites should have a host of tools to help you meet a large number of potential dates, and to go on dates with real potential. A dating site should act as a screening tool, helping you find people you may like, and helping to protect you from anyone dangerous. The best
Top Ways To Protect Yourself From Online And Phone Scams
If you believe you are too astute or clever to fall for online or phone scams, think again. There are too many sophisticated and well-crafted ways to target you without your knowledge or understanding until after it happens. How do online and phone scams work? In a nutshell, all scams are con games to steal