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Have you ever had your Facebook account taken over by a hacker?
Or have you ever forgotten your Facebook password and had to use Facebook’s “Account Recovery” tools to get back into your account?
If so, you probably know just how difficult it can be to regain control of your own Facebook account once it has been hacked or you have forgotten your login info.
There are several tools that are must-haves for any tech bench, and a set of small flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers top the list.
If you have ever worked on any modern electronic gadgets you know how tiny some of the screws can be, and working with those tiny screws is often frustrating at best.
Let me tell you, the job is a LOT easier if your screwdriver is magnetized. [Read more…]
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
As you probably already know, scams and hoaxes are everywhere these days, and some of them are quite believable and compelling.
It’s very easy to fall for some of these scams because they mimic actions that are taken by legitimate programs and online services.
One of the most dangerous scams that’s making the rounds right now is the insidious “Your computer has a virus!” scam. There are several variations of this scam, but they typically work something like this… [Read more…]
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If you have a loved one who is dealing with memory loss issues due to Dementia, Alzheimer’s or simple advanced age, you’ve probably noticed that it’s hard for them to keep track of the current time, date, and day of the week.
Thankfully, there is a wonderful clock that can help ease that burden and restore part of their lost independence. [Read more…]
It seems that the scammers and spammers rarely take a break from their Facebook activities, and right now they seem to be working overtime.
Every now and then a slightly new variation of the old “Facebook Privacy” hoax pops up, prompting millions of Facebook users to fall for the hoax and share it with their friends.
The latest incarnation of this hoax is actually a retread of an old one that makes the rounds several times a year. It reads something like this: [Read more…]