Internet Scams
Social Media Coupon Scams Spreading–Don’t Get Tricked
A proliferation of coupon scams has popped up on social media, especially Facebook. Here’s how to avoid getting tricked by these convincing fakes. Too Good to Be True? The Better Business Bureau issued a warning recently for consumers. They found a huge number of coupon scams on Facebook, including offers …
Shield Your Identity Against These Sneaky Tricks
Identity theft is on the rise, and it’s up to you to safeguard your personal information against clever hackers and tech-savvy thieves. Here’s how today’s fraudsters are trying to trick you–and how to fight back. Be a Smart Shopper Online shopping has become the norm, and identity thieves have adapted …
WhatsApp Scam Targets Users of Popular Chat App
The popular chat app WhatsApp has been the target of an ongoing and frustrating scam, experts warn. The scam is simple, straightforward, and has been around for years. It also continues to catch otherwise-savvy victims. Read on for info on how to avoid this common and frustrating WhatsApp scam. How …
Why is Cloud Computing Such a Big Deal?
The future of the internet and computing seems to be moving more than ever toward decentralized, cloud-based information exchange enabled by high-speed internet. This can be seen in a basic form with the way that the internet has essentially replaced most forms of physical media. For instance, when was the …
Smartphones
Tell Your Elderly Family Members About This ‘Emergency’ Scam
With uncertainty at an all-time high in America, scammers are using a wide variety of tactics to victimize innocent people. One scam to watch out for is the classic “family emergency” phone call. Although this particular scam has been around for decades, it’s still very successful. Here’s what you need …
Scam Stopping: Can You Prevent Robocalls Before They Happen?
Everyone hates robocalls. Whether you’re at work, trying to eat or just relaxing, any time you get a robocall is a bad time to get yelled at by a robot that’s trying to scam you. These calls are extremely annoying, for one thing, because they can come from seemingly any …
Common Scams to Watch Out for: Avoiding Cons
Cons, scams, grifts: call them what you will, they’re all the same. When a would-be thief employs deceit, subterfuge, and charm to part you from your money, instead of stealth, they’re engaged in a scam. Some people are more artful about it, trying to scam people in-person through wit and …
Cloud Computing
Why is Cloud Computing Such a Big Deal?
The future of the internet and computing seems to be moving more than ever toward decentralized, cloud-based information exchange enabled by high-speed internet. This can be seen in a basic form with the way that the internet has essentially replaced most forms of physical media. For instance, when was the …
What Is Cloud Storage, and How Can You Use It?
You might have heard the term “cloud storage” thrown around a lot recently. Sometimes people will say that their photos and files are “on the cloud” or that their video game save files are backed up with cloud storage. But what, exactly, is the cloud? How does cloud storage work, …
Make the Switch to Cloud Computing to Save Money and Time
If you have not switched to cloud computing, we’ll show you the many advantages it has to offer. Cloud computing offers a wide array of advantages over traditional storage and IT solutions. From increased collaboration to reduced time, labor and expenses – making the switch will help you save in …