Data Doctors
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DATA DOCTORS | Oct 17, 2020Why cookie notices are everywhere on the internet
We’re all seeing these pop-up notifications just about everywhere we go on the Internet and you can thank the European Union (EU) for this online irritation.
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DATA DOCTORS | Aug 22, 2020The ins and outs of social-media giant Facebook’s lockout protection
Virtually everything Facebook does has to be automated in order to deal with the sheer volume and one of those processes is flagging accounts.
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DATA DOCTORS | Mar 28, 2020Here are tips to make money at home and avoid scam businesses
Here are some tips to make money while working from home during the quarante and avoid potential scam businesses on the internet.
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DATA DOCTORS | Mar 21, 2020Here are some simple remote access options for working from home
If you are a really small business and need to work from home, here are several remote access options that are safe to use.
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DATA DOCTORS | Feb 22, 2020Here’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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Feb 8, 2020Here’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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Feb 1, 2020Here 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2020Understanding the new robocall law’s pros and cons
Americans are being deluged with tens of billions of calls per month and there’s nothing to suggest that it won’t grow larger if left unchecked.
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DATA DOCTORS | Nov 30, 2019How 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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Nov 23, 2019Here’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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Oct 19, 2019How 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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Sep 22, 2019Wi-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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Aug 24, 2019What 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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Aug 17, 2019Windows 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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Aug 10, 2019Beware 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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Aug 3, 2019Ways 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.
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DATA DOCTORS | Jul 27, 2019How to tell if your browser has been hijacked and what to do about it
If you think your browser has been altered or "hijacked" by malware or adware, here's how to find out for certain.
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DATA DOCTORS | Jul 6, 2019What are the best tools to help build my business website?
I’m trying to decide which tools to use to build my business website. What’s the difference between Wix, Weebly and WordPress for a novice?
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DATA DOCTORS | Jun 29, 2019The future of caller ID and how the new program will work
Our current caller ID technology was developed without any consideration that it could be used nefariously and hasn’t changed much while the technology to exploit it has exploded.
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DATA DOCTORS | Jun 15, 2019Are business reviews on Yelp really more negative than on other sites?
The observation that business reviews on Yelp are more negative than on other platforms isn’t something you’re imagining.
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DATA DOCTORS | May 25, 2019Should I turn my computer off every night?
The answer for each person will be different depending upon how often you use the computer and how many automated tasks the computer is set up to perform.
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DATA DOCTORS | Oct 20, 2018Here are the differences among iPhone map programs
In the past six years, Apple has done a lot to try to catch up with Google, but where and how you use your iPhone map program has lot to do with which one might be better suited for you. And don't forget about Waze.
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DATA DOCTORS | Jul 7, 2018
Keys sticking on Macbook Pro? Here’s what to do about it
Depending upon the age of your Macbook Pro, you may be experiencing a keyboard defect that Apple recently acknowledged is impacting a small percentage of users.
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DATA DOCTORS | Mar 19, 2016Businesses need to take steps to avoid wire transfer scams
One of the fastest-growing Internet banking scams that specifically targets businesses is a very clever form of wire transfer phishing fraud.