Computer Safety & News

Fake accounts on social media are designed to compromise “trust” & cause potential disclosure of sensitive date or even for $$$ losses due to fraud InfoSec Handlers Diary Blog – SANS Internet Storm Center LinkedIn has recently removed many accounts after identifying them as “bots” or “disingenuous” [1]. These removals are relatively easy to spot […]

This new optional update fixes an issue where games after the WIN11 22H2 may freeze or be sluggish due to triggering a game into going into a “debugging mode” Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Bug That Caused Games to Stutter | PCMag Microsoft has finally fixed a problem in the Windows 11 22H2 update that was causing […]

AGILE is 1 of the most popular Project Management methodologies for rapid development using prototyping, modeling, continuous improvement, rapid development, etc.   It is lead by a “Scrum Master” who must be creative, flexible, open-minded, and motivator for the team & project itself.  Encouraging the team with recognition & gratitude when good things occur is beneficial […]

NOV 30th is highlighted each year to promote “security awareness” as human behavior + tech defenses go hand-in-hand. NATIONAL COMPUTER SECURITY DAY – November 30, 2022 – National Today National Computer Security Day demands our attention every November 30 because cyber security affects everything from where we bank and how we spend our money to […]

The FTC warns of scams related to the recent failure of a major crypto exchange plus increased e-commerce risks during the holiday season ahead Worried about crypto exchange losses? Don’t pay money for “help” recovering money | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov) Business opportunities and trainings that claim you’ll make big money are often scams | Consumer […]

John Maxwell’s leadership blog shares excellent guidelines for creating a kinder-and-gentler work environment for the coming year  Can You Really Lead with Love? (johnmaxwell.com) The concept of Servant Leadership can be difficult for many leaders to embrace fully. If this is true for you, I am guessing the idea of leading with love will be […]

Migrating to USB, cloud, or other backups keeps data off the device that could be copied & misused.  Password protecting files & other measures can be taken.  Always go to trusted bonded repair shops, that have an excellent reputation of service & ethical handling.  While it’s likely that all will go well, it’s still better […]

The 1st 280 characters are planned to be shown with a “more” option to see full text Elon Musk Says 1,000-Character Tweets Are on His To-Do List | PCMag Remember when tweets were limited to 140 characters? Well, soon they could be 1,000 characters.  As Business Insider reports(Opens in a new window), during a Twitter thread […]

An excellent head-to-head detailed comparison of 2 leading operating systems.  While Windows has more vendors/product/etc. & won greatest # of categories — Apple’s macOS is excellent for graphical & high-end applications.  The key is to match business needs with the proper tech solutions macOS vs. Windows: Which Operating System Is Really Better? | PCMag Here’s […]

The FTC recently shared best practices for online charity contributions in honor of Veterans day.  And these safety tips apply in other areas well. Charity scams for veterans tug at heart strings and grab for wallets | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov) Want to help charities that support service members and veterans? Around Veterans Day, charity scammers […]