Welcome to show #5. During this show, we discuss whether using public WiFi is safe, and what security measures to keep mind when using public wireless networks. I mention my initial impression of Google’s new internet browser, Chrome. Finally, we discuss some great free backup software you can use to backup and synchronize your data [...]
I received an e-mail from Mary-Anne inquiring about Firefox. Her son has been trying to coax into installing it on her personal laptop. And, she wanted to know why she should install it.
If you are not familiar with Firefox, it’s a web browser similar to Windows Internet Explorer, which is the default browser on Windows [...]
Welcome to show #4. During this show, we discuss the Windows firewall, and why you should have this enabled.The Windows Firewall, like other firewalls, is used to control traffic to and from your computer. Learn why the Windows Firewall adds an additional layer of security to your day-to-day computer activity. If you are seeking a [...]
A portable application, or portable app for short, is a software program that does not require any kind of formal installation on a computer’s permanent storage device to be executed. Just store it on any removable storage media such as USB flash drive, flask card, iPod, etc., plug it onto any computer available, then run [...]
Every second Tuesday, known as “Patch Tuesday”, Microsoft releases various patches and updates, including security patches which resolve known security flaws. During this show, I explain the importance of configuring your Windows computer to receive Automatic Updates. I also mention another site you can visit for free software downloads, in addition to a site which [...]
