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Fun holiday tips from Data Doctors
As the holidays near, shopping online continues to grow. Great deals are out there and consumers are more savvy than ever when it comes to online shopping, but there are a few things that you want to...
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FireFox running slow?
Is your Firefox browser running slow on your computer? It may not be your computer or it’s hardware that is slowing it down. Here is a tip for speeding up your Firefox browser! 1. Type...
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Does a backup copy the infection, too?
The simple answer is “It depends upon your backup routine.” Most of today’s malicious code attacks the average computer in one of three main areas: The operating system, software programs or data...
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What should I consider when buying a new monitor???
When it comes to buying a new display for your computer, there are both technical and non-technical considerations that are pretty important. 1. Physical considerations The first is your desk space,...
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Is airline Wi-Fi any good and is it safe?
In-flight Wi-Fi brings a whole new meaning to the term ‘cloud computing’! In past years, the offerings were expensive, restrictive and inconsistent. But not anymore! In our experience, speed,...
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Protect Yourself Another “Big Brother” Could Be Watching!
In his ominous novel “1984,” George Orwell imagined an overarching government (“Big Borther”) that collected data about everyone, with no detail too small to track. Today, you may have more to fear...
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Picking Better Passwords Is Key to Security
Security firm Symantec heard from 400 customers in a just-completed survey about password use. Turns out far fewer of them (a mere 3%) admit to using the old favorite ‘password’ for their password....
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Gmail Introduces New Security Against Scammers
Email Security from Crestock Stock Photography A friend in need is a friend indeed, says the old axiom. Computer security experts are warning you to be wary of old friends who show up in your e-mail...
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Open your eyes when surfing the internet!
3d person, going to a fork of three roads from Crestock Stock Photography Would you cross the roads with your eyes shut? Open your eyes when surfing the internet! Reading the Star Tribune on Sunday,...
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Don’t Fool Around with the F1
Help from Crestock Stock Photo It sounds like it couldn’t possibly be true, but Microsoft itself confirms it: pressing F1 on a computer keyboard can actually activate malware for Internet Explorer...
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