Online shopping is convenient. But before you make your next purchase, check out our Website Compass article. You’ll learn how to avoid the tricks of hackers and scammers trying to steal your personal information.
You probably know Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone. But did you know he also said these wise words? “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”
Impersonators are posting social media ads offering to “help” you sign up for a government program that will provide a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information. There is a real government program to help people connect during the pandemic — the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program — but no payment is required to enroll.
The United States is the land of the free because of the brave, and we thank all the veterans in this community for their service.
The predecessor of Wi-Fi was called WaveLAN. Subsequent names were FlankSpeed, DragonFly, WECA, and IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence, before the more consumer-friendly name of Wi-Fi was adopted. Aren’t you glad you don’t have to ask for a coffee shop’s IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence password?
Credit card offers may help you compare interest rates and get good deals, but they can also be stolen by identity thieves from your mailbox. For security reasons, these mailings should be shredded before being thrown way, which can be time-consuming. To opt out of these credit card offers, sign up at www.optoutprescreen.com , a centralized service of the Consumer Credit Reporting …
Social media has made parenting even more challenging in recent years, since its use by children can potentially lead to self-esteem issues and security threats. You’ll find tips in this Website Compass article on how to help your children have positive online experiences. Check it out!
A Border Collie named Verb (an action word) becomes the 2021 Masters Agility Champion at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Check it out!
October 29th was chosen as International Internet Day since on that day in 1969, the first remote connection between two computers took place. Many consider the internet to be the most important invention in human history. Do you agree?
With Caller ID spoofing, scammers are able to disguise the number they’re calling from and make it appear as if their calls are coming from a local phone number — perhaps even from someone you know. That way, you’re more likely to pick up. Never give out personal information over the phone, such as account numbers, unless you initiate the call.