Category: Tech Lessons

The joyous day is here! You couldn’t be any happier, but before you commence this happy union, your old computer is looming in the corner. Knowing that, you don’t feel quite complete with the new one until you reconcile disposing your old computer. Simply tossing it in the trash is the worst thing you could […]

Why do I need a password manager? How many times have you forgotten the password to your favorite website? More times than you want I’m guessing. Your only options are to search endlessly for a password that might not exist or reset your password. So you begin the lengthy process of resetting the password, which […]

Identifying your Need Because in the free world, there isn’t a day that goes by where the majority of us don’t touch a piece of technology. For better or worse, we are married to our devices and there is no going back. And most of us can’t imagine ever wanting to. The ease, convenience and […]

Life is unpredictable! A typical day for me is unpredictable. Yes, I plan things in my calendar and have ongoing agendas, but I literally am all over the place. Working two jobs, managing a nonprofit and family obligations are enough to keep the plate overflowing. Nailing me down on any given day is a hard […]

I Hate Phishing! For most of us that are around computers, we all know it’s no good for our precious devices and something we never want to happen.  But for most, if we were to explain exactly what it means, we may be hard pressed. So, here goes the actual Merriam Webster app definition, “Phishing […]

I’m much like the masses in how I handle and view my technology devices. I have a respect for them. The jobs that I do and the communications I have, it simply couldn’t be done without them. It’s become not only a matter of ease and functionality, but rather the entire dynamic of HOW we […]

Did you ever have your car broken into? Your house? Your stuff rifled through? Anyone ever read your Hello Kitty diary? Ok, so I’m throwing it back to childhood, but what about having your computer hacked at least in the form of scareware? (if not, we’ll get to that) The point is, if you have, […]

I liken buying a new computer very much to the same experience as a car. It’s a necessity that most of us need and it tends to be a very personal decision despite others incessantly interjecting their opinions. “Get that!”, “I would buy this!”, “Why do you want THAT one?!” ……and the thing is, you […]