Search for available wireless networks pretty much anywhere, and the number your device finds can be quite surprising. (And they’re just the ones broadcasting their SSID – Service Set Identifier. The funniest two I’ve yet come across were ‘Get Your … Continue reading
I got an email from Josephine the other day asking if I’d be interested in letting her company put advertising banners on my website. They’d pay me for the privilege up to nearly a $1000 a month! Sound too good … Continue reading
From last week I’ll assume you’ve gotten a handle on some basic social media security measures. This week as promised we’ll look specifically into Facebook privacy to ensure it’s as secure as we need it to be. Don’t worry it’s … Continue reading
Ever had a friend lament to you that their Facebook account was ‘hacked’? Though relatively rare it does happen. What can you do to prevent it happening to you. The following are tips from the social media giant itself and … Continue reading
Before you toss out that PC that’s playing up or delegate it as your new official boat anchor, if it’s infected by computer viruses or malware, there’s a simple process you can do that 9 times out of 10 will … Continue reading
I hear you say, duh, I’ve just scanned my computer with an antivirus program and the answer is no! Wish I could give you the thumbs up, and say ‘awesome, no need to worry then, go back to bliss and … Continue reading
If you’re the skeptical kind like me, anyone offering something for ‘free’ usually does so while holding behind their back a bag full of dirty tricks designed to pry you from your money. For example ‘free software’ often is free … Continue reading
This weekend just down the road in Brisbane, the place will be shut up tighter than a tick with lock jaw. It’s G20 fun time! Along with the obvious threat of a sadomasochist jihadist going about his business, experts are … Continue reading
Is your computer slower than the herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter? It’s a common and frustrating reality for millions of users. When you brought it home and plugged it in, wow, you we’re going somewhere, but now? Well … Continue reading
You can get yourself into a lot of trouble with remarkable ease on the internet. Even just being on it when something “more important needs doing” will get you a clip round the ears, as will this sentence. But even when … Continue reading
