security

If you’ve been a computer user for any length of time, you’ve run across compressed files. In the old days, you’d have to download a separate program to be able to deal with these compressed files, at least on Windows. Thankfully, current versions of Windows now come with the ability […]

WinRAR Vulnerability Leaves Millions of Users at Risk Recently updated !

19 Apr, 2019 in Tech tagged first world problems / security by Colin Dorman (updated 1 day ago)

It’s no secret that online security is more important now than it was a decade ago. One of my own personal pet peeves, though, is the constant use of very bad password practices that are used by lots of people (me included)! Password Safety It’s become fairly common knowledge that […]

Password Security Is No Joke

20 Mar, 2019 in Horn tagged android / apple / apps / first world problems / internet / ios / security by Colin Dorman (updated 27 days ago)

While it’s pretty commonly known that the Google Play store is much less restrictive than the iOS App Store, it’s worth realizing that while that does make Android potentially more flexible, it also means users have a much great responsibility to ensure protection of their own data. Whether or not […]

Site Reveals Dangers of Free Android Apps

6 Mar, 2019 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / google / ios / security / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 61 days ago)

Security on social media is a constant balancing act. Lots of memes, quizzes, or trending topics look harmless, but if the whole Cambridge Analytica fiasco has taught us anything about social media’s potential pitfalls, paranoia is a much better (and safer) default attitude to have. The 10-Year Challenge Danger One […]

Social Media Paranoia: The New Normal?

20 Feb, 2019 in Tech tagged facebook / first world problems / google / internet / security / smartphone / social media by Colin Dorman (updated 74 days ago)

Sometimes seems like Facebook is going out of it’s way to be scummy. Love it or hate it, one thing Facebook has been repeatedly great at these past few years is going out of its way to get negative attention. Or, at least is seems that way sometimes. Facebook’s Latest […]

Apple vs. Facebook vs. Privacy (and Google too!)

6 Feb, 2019 in Tech tagged android / apple / apps / first world problems / google / internet / ios / privacy / security by Colin Dorman (updated 74 days ago)

Since I do about half of my work online, the web browser is probably one of the most important programs I use. Indeed, for many people, the web browser is becoming the most important app on their computer. Today, the web browser is almost like a second operating system – […]

The UnGoogleification Continues: A New (To Me) Chrome Alternative

23 Jan, 2019 in Tech tagged browsers / chromebook / first world problems / google / internet / ios / security by Colin Dorman (updated 101 days ago)

If you have Internet in your home, you probably have a router. Either you’re leasing one from your ISP (and you really should buy your own) or you bought one from Amazon or Best Buy. Your Router’s Function Either way, your router is one of the most vulnerable and critical […]

Update Your Router [NOW!]

7 Nov, 2018 in Tech tagged computer / first world problems / internet / security by Colin Dorman (updated 164 days ago)

Since 2008, Google’s Chrome browser has been boon for all users of the internet, but lately there have been some curious developments taking place within the Chrome browser (and Google itself). Remember, if you will, browsing the internet in 2008.Microsoft’s Internet Explorer had around 70% of the browser market, with […]

Chrome Takes A(nother) Step Back From Privacy

24 Oct, 2018 in Tech tagged chrome / chromebook / first world problems / google / internet / security by Colin Dorman (updated 186 days ago)