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Computers and Technology

May 1, 2014 By Benjamin Benkert

Homeland Security IE Flaw

Homeland Security pointed out a major security flaw in Internet Explorer (IE) and advised everyone not to use IE until an update was released to patch

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June 21, 2013 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

18 Fun WiFi Names

I've seen my fair share of goofy WiFi names. Here's 18 of them for you to have fun with: Go Go Gadget Internet Bill Wi, the Science Fi Pretty

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April 29, 2013 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

2-factor authentication and why you should be using it.

2-factor authentication is one of the best ways you can secure your email, website and even your Microsoft RDP connections. If you're like me then you

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Peak Performance, Tips for Discussion

February 24, 2013 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Defrag for better performance. Here’s a free tool for that.

Windows comes with its own defrag tool but here is a better one. Auslogics Disc Defrag Free. I like this program because it does more for

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August 22, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Second Hand Smoke Can Kill – Your Computer

As an IT Professional it is my job to perform preventative maintenance on computers. One part of my job is removing crud from cooling fans. In most

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Peak Performance, Tips for Discussion Tagged With: assembly, computer, damage, DEATH, dust bunnies, fan assembly, job, Tobacco smoke

August 19, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

5 reasons you should consider using Ubuntu Linux

The promise of open source is better quality, higher reliability, more flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in. - Open Source

Filed Under: Business, Computers and Technology, Peak Performance, Tips for Discussion Tagged With: cost, FREE, Linux, Linux system, Open Source Initiative Ubuntu, promise, reliability, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux

August 18, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Open Source vs. Proprietary

Q. What is open source software and should I use it? A. Open source is free software and YES you should use it or at least give it a try. Most

Filed Under: Computers and Technology Tagged With: child, effort, open source software, proprietary software, reality, Source, way

August 8, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Scam Alert: How you can avoid online scams.

No one wants to be scammed. Unfortunately every day people become victims of some sort of a scam. Don't be the next victim. You need to be aware of

Filed Under: Computers and Technology, Tips for Discussion Tagged With: auction scams, credit cards, credit score, information, Lottery, online scams, site, victim, website

July 30, 2012 By Benjamin Benkert Leave a Comment

Why your antivirus software doesn’t work.

Almost anywhere you go online you will see advertisements for anti-virus programs. How do you know which one works? A lot of people take the easiest

Filed Under: Computers and Technology, Tips for Discussion Tagged With: antivirus software, Avoid, click, computer, FREE, free virus, older computer, popular software, virus, virus attack

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