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Ken Colburn, Data Doctors

Here’s how to get the most from your smartphone or laptop’s dark mode

With all the time we spend staring at digital displays, it’s likely that you’re experiencing eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes and maybe even headaches.
4 years ago
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Here’s how to know if your devices were exposed to the new Wi-Fi bug

The ‘Kr00k’ bug impacts any Wi-Fi enabled device that uses chips made by either Broadcom or Cypress.
4 years ago
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Here’s what you should know if you just upgraded to Windows 10

Anyone upgrading from Windows 7 to 10 is likely to feel a bit lost, which isn’t unusual. Here are some ways to make the transition less difficult.
4 years ago
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Here’s how to know if the Brave browser is safe to use

Google’s Chrome is by far the most popular browser, but because it’s a Google product integrated with all their tracking and advertising networks, a lot of people are looking for an alternative, like Brave.
4 years ago
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Here’s how to know how much data is needed for streaming

While there’s no such thing as too much speed, there’s no reason to pay for more than you actually need.
4 years ago
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Here are 4 reasons why all-in-one PCs should be avoided

Although this form-factor may be convenient, there are several downsides that you must consider when it comes to an all-in-one PC.
4 years ago
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Here’s how to make Windows 10 work more like Windows 7

Here are some tips for giving a Windows 7 feel to Windows 10 after being forced to upgrade to the dramatically different operating system.
4 years ago
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How to use the screen recording option on your smartphone

Anyone that has to train or help others on how to perform specific tasks can create training videos using a their phone's screen recording option.
4 years ago
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What you need to know before shopping for 5G network

As each of the major wireless carriers continues their network rollouts, 5G is certainly going to be one of the biggest stories of 2020.
4 years ago
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Here’s how to create a separate network for smart home devices

Keeping your smart home devices on a separate network makes it rather difficult to get to your computers from a compromised IoT device.
4 years ago
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Here’s how to secure your Instagram account against cyber thieves

Here are some ways to back up your valuable Instagram data and photos and protect your account from cyber thieves and ransom demands.
4 years ago
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Here is what you should look for when purchasing a new TV

From screen size to resolution, here's how to sort through all of the television options when you go to make this big purchase.
4 years ago
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Here’s how not to fall for Windows 10 expiration scams

Preloaded Windows 10 retail and OEM licenses on name-brand computers don’t ever expire. If you get a pop-up saying that, be on the lookout for a scam.
4 years ago
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How to keep your shopping activity private when used a shared computer

How can I keep my shopping activity private when using a shared computer at home? Here are a few ways to get the job done.
4 years ago
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Here’s what to do if Office won’t work on Mac after upgrading to Catalina

Here's what to do if you upgraded to Catalina on yout Mac and now Microsoft Office won’t work.
4 years ago
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Deciding between upgrading or replacing Windows 7 computer

Anyone whose computer is still running the Windows 7 operating system needs to make some decisions about how to transition once support ends in January.
4 years ago
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Here’s what to do about the latest Ring doorbell vulnerability

How can I tell if my Ring doorbell has the update that protects me from the latest vulnerability?
5 years ago
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Password manager can save you time, give better security

Password managers can generate long complicated passwords for each of your online accounts, so you only need to create and remember one long complex password as a master password.
5 years ago
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Researcher shares how he developed cable that can hijack computers

A security researcher has altered a USB cable in way that allows it to remotely hack a computer. But you can protect yourself and your device.
5 years ago
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How not to fall victim to this sextortion scam

There was a huge increase in extortion-based scams in 2018, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, because they are generating lots of money for the scammers.
5 years ago
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Is an RFID-blocking wallet for credit cards really necessary?

The move to include contactless payment technology on major credit cards has been growing in the United States, but other countries have used it for quite some time.
5 years ago
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Do wireless chargers reduce smartphone battery life?

Understanding what can harm battery life and avoiding those situations is essential for smartphone users.
5 years ago
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Who can and who can’t use iOS 13, Apple’s latest mobile update

Apple’s annual major update to their mobile operating system (iOS) usually brings up many questions for those who own the mobile devices.
5 years ago
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Wi-Fi 6 will improve speed, but it’s going to be a while before it’s here

The most likely place that you’ll first notice the benefits of Wi-Fi 6 is in places like airports and stadiums that try to provide wireless networking to large numbers of people.
5 years ago
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Google Calendar users should be cautious accepting invitations

If you find a strange event in your Google calendar that includes a link to learn more or prepare for a meeting, it could be a trick to get you to click a malicious link.
5 years ago
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These are the results from a 5G field test conducted in Phoenix

While much faster speeds will be great, low latency is a much more important benefit of 5G, because it will dramatically reduce the amount of time that it takes to get a response to anything we do online.
5 years ago
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What you need to know about Bluetooth vulnerability

Security researchers recently discovered a way to intercept a Bluetooth connection between two devices, leading to the ability to plainly view all of the data being transmitted between them.
5 years ago
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Windows 10 has vulnerabilities, but far fewer than Windows 7

Most users of Windows 10 are set up to automatically update the operating system whenever Microsoft releases an update. You probably had the recent critical update installed already.
5 years ago
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Beware of tech support scams lurking in Google search

Google’s search technology and algorithms are pretty sophisticated, but they have an ongoing challenge with scammers that are constantly trying to game the system.
5 years ago
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Ways you can protect your Facebook account from being spoofed

Anyone that uses Facebook has likely received a friend request from someone that they already had a connection with. When these duplicate profiles appear, that means your profile has been cloned or spoofed.
5 years ago