Recent Comments
Comment by Seen-It-All on Reverse Directory Lookups: Searching in Reverse (October 3, 2023 02:25 AM)
Responding to Mr. Editor. Saying "free lookup" is just like saying "free download". Sure, you can click the button for free a thousand times, but you...
Comment by Ernest N. Wilcox Jr. (Oldster) on Can You Get a Virus By Opening an Email? (October 3, 2023 12:46 AM)
I agree with everything Bob has to say about email messages in this item, especially about using caution with unexpected messages, but I take things a...
Comment by Hubert on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (October 2, 2023 07:05 PM)
What about ZONEALARM? Some people I respect are happy with that and this is what I have been using....
Comment by Richard Gfeller on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (October 2, 2023 01:14 PM)
Over the years, I used a variety of black-list anti-virus packages but still ended up rebuilding my computers every 2 or 3 years as they got junked-up...
Comment by Ken H on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (September 30, 2023 07:29 PM)
I use PC Matic on your suggestion and have no issues. I will mention that you have recommended at least one Iobit product, Advanced System Care (I see...
Comment by Michael on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (September 30, 2023 06:11 PM)
Can't read your articles for all the ads....
Comment by Norman Rosen on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (September 30, 2023 05:31 PM)
Absolutely, PC Matic is the best program. I have been using, like William, for many years and never had a problem or a virus....
Comment by Russell Baldwin on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (September 30, 2023 04:35 AM)
I am using windows antivirus/malware software(defender). My laptop builder requested I use it during my 3 year warranty period. (otherwise I think I ...
Comment by William Weaver on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (September 30, 2023 12:29 AM)
I am pretty sure I have been a PC Matic user since it came on the market. I would not use anything else!!...
Comment by Jim Eblen on Will Your Antivirus Software Fail You? (September 29, 2023 11:46 PM)
I agree completely with your reasoning. PC Matic has served me well for several years. I'll stick with them....
Cloud Articles
How Secure (and Private) is Cloud Storage?
Today I have an answer to those who say “I would NEVER put my files out there on some cloud server... they're much safer on my hard drive!” If you're thinking about using cloud services like file storage, online backup, webmail and document sharing, you may wonder about the safety and security of cloud computing. The parade of high-profile data breaches in the past year may have some people worried. So are your files and sensitive data safe and secure in the cloud, or are they vulnerable to hackers, snoopers and other threats? Here's the scoop on cloud storage security...
...Is Cloud Storage Private and Secure?
If you're thinking about using cloud services like file storage, online backup, webmail and document sharing, you may wonder about the safety and security of cloud computing. The parade of high-profile data breaches in the past year has some people worried about the security of cloud services. Are your files and sensitive data safe and secure in the cloud, or are they vulnerable to hackers, snoopers and other threats? Here's the scoop on cloud storage security...
...Getting Started With OneDrive
Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage feature now comes installed by default with Windows 10. That OneDrive folder is on your File Explorer tree and there is no getting rid of it, even if you deactivate the OneDrive app. Microsoft wants OneDrive to be always part of your Windows experience. So let’s see what OneDrive can do, and why MS is pushing it so hard...
...Try These Free Cloud Services
Cloud computing is at once a buzzword, and a simple, versatile concept. Just turn over your data and software needs to the experts up there in “the cloud” of the Internet. Let them worry about storing your data, keeping it secure, organizing it, and maintaining software that lets you manage it. Check out these different types of cloud services that offer convenience, productivity, security and even entertainment...
...Is Cloud Storage Secure and Private?
Are you using cloud services like file storage, online backup, webmail and document sharing? Most people don't know much about the safety and security of cloud computing. The parade of high-profile data breaches in the past year has some people worried about the security of cloud services. Are your files and sensitive data safe and secure in the cloud, or are they vulnerable to hackers, snoopers and other threats? Here's the scoop on cloud storage security...
...[CLOUD] Stashing Stuff Online?
Cloud storage has come a long way since 1983, when CompuServe offered its members 128 kilobytes of disk space to store any files they wished. Now it's common for cloud providers to offer multiple GIGAbytes of online storage for free. Let's take a look at the best places to store your files online...
...[UPDATE] Free Cloud Storage Services
When I first wrote about “free cloud storage services” way back in January, 2014, there were a lot from which to choose. But as the industry has consolidated and people have become more dependent upon cloud storage, the number of cloud storage providers offering free space has shrunk. Read on to learn who still offers free cloud storage for your files...
...[SIGH] The Phish That Wasn’t
Cybercrooks thrive on FUD - Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. When a massive breach of a retailer’s customer database occurs, crooks swoop in to con panicked consumers. Every tax season, when people are tearing their hair out, con artists impersonate the IRS. And when Microsoft reneges on a promise and its customers rebel, phish start flying. Huh, what? Read on for the details; all will be revealed...
...[POOF] What if Google Disappeared?
A recent tech kerfluffle involving a home-automation service first got me irritated because the media, again, inaccurately spun a story to create FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt). Then I got thinking, “What if this happened to something that matters, like Google?” Let's explore that thought...
...Stashing Your Stuff Online?
The cloud storage market has come a long way since 1983, when CompuServe offered its members 128 kilobytes of disk space to store any files they wished. Now it's common for cloud providers to offer multiple GIGAbytes for free. Let's take a look at the best places to store your files online...
...Will YOU Pay the Netflix Tax?
This month, the City of Chicago extended its 9% “amusement tax” to include “electronically delivered amusements” such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and even pay-per-view cable TV programs. And these new taxes could be headed to your city next. Here's what you need to know...
...Juggling Free Cloud Storage Services?
I’ve written about how you can amass over a Terabyte of permanently free cloud storage space by signing up for multiple cloud storage services. The only problem is that you end up with multiple sign-ins, multiple places to search for files, and hassles in moving files from one cloud service to another. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out these tools that make your cloud storage look like files and folders on your local hard drive...
...Hive: Free Unlimited Cloud Storage?
I get suspicious when a website offers me “free unlimited” anything. So when I saw Hive's offer for free and unlimited cloud storage, I was both hopeful and skeptical. Read on to learn what I discovered about Hive...
...7 Cool Things You Can Do With Dropbox
You can do more than just drag-and-drop files to Dropbox, and you don’t have to jump through a lot of hoops to do so. Here are seven of the coolest things you can do with Dropbox…
...Save Money With Hybrid Cellular Phone Service
How does this sound to you, savvy mobile communications customer? A mobile smartphone that does talk, text, and web over WiFi for only $5/month? Or unlimited talk & text even without WiFi for $10 a month? Or talk, text and data for $25/month? Read on to learn how it's possible...
...Eight Free Cloud Services You Should Know About
Cloud computing is a simple, versatile concept. Just turn over your data and software needs to the experts up there in “the cloud” of the Internet. Let them worry about storing your data, keeping it secure, organizing it, and maintaining software that lets you manage it. Check out these different types of cloud services that offer convenience, productivity, security and even entertainment...
...Backup and Sync with SkyDrive
The latest version of Microsoft SkyDrive gives other cloud storage services a run for their money. SkyDrive offers the most free storage space of any major service, and has some compelling features. Here's what you need to know to get started with SkyDrive...
...Seven Free Cloud Services You Should Try
Cloud computing is a simple, versatile concept. Just turn over your data and software needs to the experts up there in “the cloud” of the Internet. Let them worry about storing your data, keeping it secure, organizing it, and maintaining software that lets you manage it. Check out these seven different types of cloud services...
...
