Older people are using the internet more every year. A recent Pew Research survey found that three-quarters of people aged over 65 are online every day, 61% own a smartphone, and 45% are users of at least one social media platform like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. When people from any group go online more often, they expose […]

The Ultimate Internet Safety Guide for Seniors (2023) Ben Martens The internet can be a scary place, especially if you’re old enough to be able to remember dialing a rotary telephone! In 2020, in the US alone, cyber crimes against adults aged 60 and over resulted in approximately $1 billion in losses — a 30% increase over the […]

Hard Disk Drive vs Solid State Drive: What’s the Difference? Hard disk drive vs solid state drive – you’ve probably heard these terms before, but do you know what they mean? In this article, I’ll run through how each type of drive works, and list their pros and cons. This should give you a better […]

Smart homes offer convenience and security risks. Here’s what you can do to stop hackers from taking control of your smart speaker, thermostat, doorbell, and other connected devices. Credit: https://au.pcmag.com/encryption/66766/how-to-protect-your-smart-home-from-hackers Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinteres How to Protect Your Smart Home From HackersConsider What You Actually NeedSecure Your Wi-Fi NetworkManage Your Account PasswordsEnable Two-Factor AuthenticationUpdate FirmwareReplace […]

Good Computer Tricks While you might have several years of experience using computers, there are surprisingly many ways you could sharpen your skills on the PC and enhance productivity. This small yet obscure list of good computer tricks can make a big difference in your workflow. As well as save you tons of time in […]

With the proliferation of smart home devices, online gaming platforms, and video-streaming services, maintaining a strong internet connection is more important than ever. If you’re experiencing lag while playing League of Legends, or it takes forever to download music, there’s a good chance the problem is on your end and not an issue with your internet service provider […]

  Someone is always keeping track of what you do online. Your ISP (internet service provider) and the apps you use are just two among many parties interested in your data. Cybercriminals are another. Looking for a way to stay safe online? A VPN (virtual private network) is a simple way to stop third parties from […]

Is there a case for having more than 16GB of RAM (or memory) in a Windows 10 PC? Sure there is, but the bang for the buck trails off. Here is a definitive guide to how much RAM your PCs need. 1GB RAM 1GB of RAM is the minimum system requirement for the 32-bit version […]

The world we live in today cannot survive without the internet. We have become so dependent on it to run our smart homes, study, shop and even bank online. The more we rely on the internet, the more the rate of cyber-crimes goes up. Most of us use Windows PCs, and we must know the […]

Your Mozilla Firefox is great out of the box, but it can be better. The developers behind this app know that which is why they will allow you to get extensions on top of the main thing. Going into the extensions store, there are a lot of them to choose from. Instead of telling you […]