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Scam alert: These malicious apps could be stealing your Facebook login credentials

Posted on July 5, 2021

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Regular readers of this blog know I often warn against installing apps from any repository besides the Google, Apple and Microsoft app stores because third-party app stores are typically riddled with malicious and malware-laden apps.

The big three mentioned above generally do a pretty good job at ensuring that the apps offered via their app stores are safe, but they are far from perfect.

To that point, a recent discovery by researchers for Dr. Web Antivirus has resulted in Google booting a total of nine malicious apps from the Google Play Store.

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Q&A: Can I stop people’s faces from popping up when they PM me on Messenger?

Posted on July 4, 2021

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Question from Cindy:  I got a new phone yesterday. It’s a Straight Talk and I love it. I’m having a small problem with it though.

After I got it home I installed the Facebook Messenger app on it and now my friend’s faces pop up on the home screen every time they send me a message.

I don’t like that because I don’t want just anyone who happens to glance at my phone to see who I’m talking to on Facebook.

How can I turn those pop-up pictures off?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I stop my email from filling up with Facebook notifications?

Posted on June 29, 2021

Question from Sara:  Facebook sends dozens of email notifications every day to my email account and it’s really a pain having to delete them before I can even begin checking my email.

I’m logged into Facebook for much of the day and see most of the notifications as they come in so I don’t really need to get them via email too. Can I just turn them off altogether? Thanks!

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Move the Windows Taskbar to take full advantage of your wide-screen monitor

Posted on June 28, 2021

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Today’s wide-screen monitors are great because they allow us to view more info on the screen with less scrolling.

However, that advantage is primarily horizontal, not vertical.

One simple change will allow you to take full advantage of your wide-screen monitor…

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Q&A: Should I use a liquid CPU cooler in the PC I’m planning to build?

Posted on June 28, 2021

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Question from Daniel:  Hi Rick. I have a question about computer hardware.

I’m in the process of ordering parts to build a new computer.

I’ve always wanted to build one from scratch just for the experience and the satisfaction of knowing I was successful at it.

The thing is, I want make sure I really will be successful at it, which brings me to my question.

Is it safe to use a liquid CPU cooling system in a home-built computer? [Read more…]

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