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Ransomware – Homeland Security alert

Already this year there’s been a lot of news about ransomware, a particularly nasty type of malware. Stay informed and follow best practices to protect your PC and personal data from this threat. Here’re excerpts from an alert by the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), part of the Department of Homeland Security, published… Continue reading Ransomware – Homeland Security alert

Printing from a mobile device

One of the most common requests from my clients is how to print from their smartphone. First I check if their printer is compatible; then configure any settings on their mobile device. Most of the printers are from HP. But other manufacturers’ printers work as well. This HP Technology at Work (April 2016) article “Tap,… Continue reading Printing from a mobile device

Got too much spam? — tips to reduce junk email

The UK’s The Guardian recently posted an article titled “How can I stop spam emails?” which summarizes tips to reduce spam. Read the full article for details. Get a new email address (especially a Gmail address). Use a different email service which blocks more spam (like Gmail). Be careful about who you share your email… Continue reading Got too much spam? — tips to reduce junk email