Make Awesomely Secure Passwords Easily
Remembering a unique login and password for every website you frequent on the internet requires either a genius-level photographic memory or a really cool trick.…
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“Heartbleed” Bug Discovered – Affects 2/3 of Internet
Researchers today discovered a serious flaw in the security software that keeps two-thirds of the web private. The bug, called “heartbleed,” has been a part…
Apps for Children with Special Needs
Note: I have updated this article with reader feedback at the end. Please read it and my response Are there apps for children with special…
Share Secrets on New Social Network
Secret is the latest social media site to garner buzz. It’s different from Facebook or Twitter because you post anonymously to a pool of people…
The Muse Headband Exercises your Brain
Last night I was startled awake with a bad dream. I found myself staring at the ceiling at 4 AM, unable to get back to…
NERDS ON CALL: ARE YOU SPREADING MALWARE?
California, (January, 2014) – Have you ever had this happen to you: Often you receive emails from people who haven’t contacted you in years, with…
Is Your PC Spreading Malware?
I often receive emails from people who haven’t contacted me in years, with a subject line such as “check this out!” I open the email…
Review of Jeff at Nerds On Call
RE: Mr. Jeff Jackson We are writing this letter to commend the exceptional work and customer service we have received from Mr. Jeff Jackson. We…
NERDS ON CALL: STOP USING WINDOWS XP
California, (January, 2014) – In April 2012, Microsoft announced that it would stop supporting Windows XP in April 2014. After April 8, 2014, Microsoft will…
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