Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, October 21, 2019 macOS Catalina introduces new security controls. For example, apps are now required to ask your permission before accessing parts of the drive where documents and personal files are kept. Let’s take a look at what’s new for security in Catalina. Apps now have to request permission to access… Continue reading How macOS Catalina’s New Security Features Work
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AirDrop Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, October 10, 2019 AirDrop lets you send files, photos, and other data between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Like all wireless tech, though, AirDrop can be temperamental. And getting devices to “see” each other can sometimes be a challenge. Here’s how to troubleshoot common AirDrop problems. AirDrop is Apple’s proprietary method of sending… Continue reading AirDrop Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
What Is Patch Tuesday for Windows, and When Is It?
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, October 8, 2019 Microsoft’s “Patch Tuesday” occurs on the second Tuesday of each month. This is the day when, like clockwork, Microsoft releases large update packages for Windows 10, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, and its other software. Sometimes called “Update Tuesday,” Patch Tuesday is an unofficial term for the day when… Continue reading What Is Patch Tuesday for Windows, and When Is It?
Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here’s How to Check
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, October 8, 2019 Windows computers sometimes do get viruses and other malware, but not every slow or misbehaving PC is infected by malware. Here’s how to check if you actually have a virus—and whether that suspicious process is dangerous or not. Poor performance, application crashes, and computer freezes can sometimes be… Continue reading Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here’s How to Check
Just Updated to iOS 13? Change These Eight Settings Now
Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, October 3, 2019 Did you know you can now reject all unknown calls on your iPhone to block telemarketing and scam phone calls? This is just one of the useful new settings Apple included in September’s iOS 13 update for iPhones and iPads. iOS 13 includes some powerful hidden text-editing gestures. Many of these… Continue reading Just Updated to iOS 13? Change These Eight Settings Now
Why You Should Sign In With Google, Facebook, or Apple
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, September 30, 2019 Are you still creating user accounts everywhere? Maybe you should stop and sign in with your Google, Facebook, or Apple account instead. It might just be more secure—and it’s definitely more secure if you’re not currently using a password manager. If you’re creating user accounts for each service… Continue reading Why You Should Sign In With Google, Facebook, or Apple
How to Connect to Wi-Fi Without Opening Your iPhone’s Settings
Source: Khamosh Pathak, HowToGeek.com, September 30, 2019 If you’re moving between rooms in your office or home, you might need to switch between Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices manually. Here’s how you can speed up the process of selecting the network using the Control Center on the iPhone and iPad. This is a new feature introduced in iOS… Continue reading How to Connect to Wi-Fi Without Opening Your iPhone’s Settings
How to Protect Your Identity Online
Source: Dave Johnson, HowToGeek.com, September 25, 2019 When Sandra Bullock starred in The Net in 1995, identity theft seemed new and unbelievable. But the world has changed. Starting in 2017, nearly 17 million Americans are victims of identity fraud every year. Identity crimes include scenarios like a hacker who steals your credentials to break into your accounts or assume… Continue reading How to Protect Your Identity Online
How iOS 13’s “Silence Unknown Callers” Will Stop Phone Spam
Source: Khamosh Pathak, HowToGeek.com, September 18, 2019 iOS 13 has a new feature that might just save you from all spam and robocalls. The new Silence Unknown Callers feature will mute all calls coming from a number that’s not in your contact list. Silence Unknown Callers is a simple toggle that will automatically block unknown… Continue reading How iOS 13’s “Silence Unknown Callers” Will Stop Phone Spam
What Should You Do If You Receive a Phishing Email?
Source: Rob Woodgate, HowToGeek.com, September 4, 2019 If you receive a phishing email, it can be a bit scary. Fortunately, nothing infects your computer if you don’t click any links or respond. Here’s what to do (and what not to do) if you receive a phishing email. In a phishing email, the sender tries to get you… Continue reading What Should You Do If You Receive a Phishing Email?