Do you still get emails from people, companies and websites that you have no interest in and that you never asked for? If yes, then you're still being hounded by one of the Internet's oldest problems: …
Don’t Do These Six Things When Buying A New Computer
There are plenty of us who don't know that much about computers, other than how to use them. With some luck, maybe the last computer you purchased (or was purchased for you) is still working. However, …
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Social Engineering – Don’t let anyone manipulate you
You play a role in preventing social engineering. So, just what is social engineering? It's a vague term that's used for online shenanigans and trickery by dishonest people. Here's what it means …
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11 Ways People Can Get Your IP Address
If you think that only your Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as Cox Cable or Verizon, knows your IP address, think again. (Your IP address is your "electronic" ID number when you're …
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How To Reset an APC AP9630 / AP9631 to DHCP Mode
This post was moved over from an old blog of mine that I've since taken down. Several years ago I purchased an APC AP9630 Network Management Card 2 (AP9630 NMC) for a Smart-UPS of mine. The manual …
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How to Rank #1 in Google Search
I've seen many people ask how to become the number one search result in Google for any specific term. This video from Matt Cutts, the former head of web spam at Google, tells you exactly …