The Antivirus Programs I Don’t Recommend (and What Actually Keeps You Safe)
AVG, Avast, Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee and Total AV. Here’s why I steer people away from them, and the four simple habits that protect you better than any paid antivirus.
Your iPhone Could Speak for You in an Emergency — If You Set It Up First
If you’re unconscious after a fall or a crash, your iPhone can tell paramedics about your allergies, medications and who to call, but only if you’ve set up Medical ID and Emergency Contacts beforehand. Here’s why it’s worth five minutes today.
Lock Down Your Business Socials — Or Don’t Whinge When They’re Gone
Your business Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts are revenue channels, not toys. One bogus “your page will be unpublished” link can hand them to a scammer in minutes. Here’s the non-negotiable hygiene that keeps them yours: passkeys, proper MFA, tidy admin access, a locked-down recovery email and zero DM link-clicking.
Why Won’t My Printer Print? The 5 Most Common Culprits (and What You Can Do)
Printer showing “Offline” again? Printer problems almost always come down to one of five things. Here’s what they are in plain English, and what you can try before calling for help.
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