Tag: Internet
Browsing Basics PLUS My Favorite Browser Tip…
If you really think about it, it’s pretty amazing how the Internet has really taken over as...
Read MoreWhich Browser is Best? Only you can answer that question…
Not a week goes by that a student doesn’t ask… “which browser should I be...
Read MoreThe best password? Here are some tips…
Last June, it was reported that a Russian hacker had stolen over 6.4 million encrypted passwords...
Read MoreGetting Started with Google Apps (Tools) – Free Word-Processing and Spreadsheet
One of my favorite online destinations is Google, in fact, on most of my computer browsers Google is my home page! Sure, part of the reason for this is that I’m often “looking for things” on the Internet, and...
Read MoreThings to Know about the Heartbleed Bug
By now you have heard about the internet security problem called the Heartbleed Bug, which was discovered the first week of April. But in case you haven’t, or just want to know more about it, let me take you through the...
Read MorePandora – My Favorite Music Streaming App
by John Lortz | App Reviews
Pandora is one of those apps that once you have it, you almost wonder how you got along with out it. No, it’s not an app that makes you more productive, or let’s you play addictive games, or communicate with family...
Read MoreEmail Attachments – the Basics
Difficulty in working with email attachments is one of the most common problems I hear from students. And although the number one issue is normally “I can’t open or see some of the email attachments that I...
Read MoreJava Security – Here we go again!
As much as I’ve held off writing this, I’ve come to the point where I just can’t help myself anymore. So here goes! As you’ve probably heard, the issue of Java security has again reared it’s ugly...
Read MoreIs Internet Explorer Safe?
This past week, yet another internet-related security issue became big news as tech sites reported a newly found security hole in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE). Leading folks to again ask the big question… is Internet...
Read MoreDNS Changer Malware – Are you infected?
This morning I had an email from a student asking about the the DNS Changer Malware and if she should be concerned about losing the Internet this coming Monday. That reminded me that it might be a good idea to post a quick...
Read MoreFacebook Timeline – Now Mandatory for Everyone!
by John Lortz | Using Facebook
[Updated 07/31/2012] The time has finally come. Facebook has moved its new Timeline feature from “optional” to “mandatory” for most businesses, and now it’s even becoming mandatory for everyone,...
Read MoreFacebook Timeline – Your Facebook Profile changes for the better!
by John Lortz | Using Facebook
[Update: As expected, Facebook is now making the change over to the Timeline mandatory. If you haven’t yet, you’ll soon be getting a notice saying they are going to change your profile to Timeline, and you’ll...
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