The Computer Cure

05/31/2021

If you have an Amazon device you should know about this change and probably turn it off.

Amazon's experiment wireless mesh networking turns users into guinea pigs.

05/15/2021

Tired of forgetting your passwords? Just don't forget the password to your password manager.

By now we all know the importance of a long, secure password. With every new data breach in the news, we know we should change them. And if you can remember each unique password for each unique site, then good for you; but for the rest of us, we’ll need a little help keeping our passwords organize...

12/23/2020

Even the scam alerts can be scams. Always type the address to go to you bank or credit card company.

A large scale phishing scam is underway that pretends to be a security notice from Chase stating that fraudulent activity has been detected and caused the recipient's account to be blocked.

08/25/2020

Twenty-five years ago today, people were lining up at CompUSA or Best Buy at midnight. It wasn’t a new Call of Duty game, Apple’s latest iPod, or any type of hardware at all that shoppers were waiting for. It was software, and not just any software: Windows 95.

Windows 95 turns 25, and here’s what it meant to the tech industry.

08/12/2020

Now I'll never be able to fly without remembering all of the 3.5 floppy disks that failed on me.

06/16/2020

It happens to me too. Dropped my phone and cracked the screen. You can message me on Facebook or leave a voice mail and I will get back to you.

06/12/2020

If you have an older Roku or smart tv you use for streaming. It might be time to check for software updates!

Expiring security certificates will cut many devices off from the internet

11/25/2019

This is a pretty good article on the end of support for Windows 7.

As the January 2020 "end of life" deadline approaches for Windows 7, anyone using the old OS needs to make some decisions about how to transition.

11/19/2019

Motorola made a new Razr! Check it out.

Last night, Motorola revealed its resurrected Razr phone. The company is clearly banking on nostalgia of the Razr brand combined with the relative neatness of foldable devices, but at its core, the new Razr is still an Android-based smartphone. That means it has to go toe-to-toe with flagship device...

11/16/2019

Did anyone else play Oregon Trail on on the 5.5" floppy disks? You can play it online with out having to change disks! Apparently I'm out of practice, my first river crossing did NOT go well. 😭

Also ForApple II, Macintosh, Windows, Windows 3.xDeveloped byMECCPublished byMECCReleased1990PacingReal-TimePerspectiveBird's-eye view, Side view, Text-based /...

11/11/2019

This is a pretty comprehensive list of the streaming services, including some free ones! I cut the cord 5 years ago and have saved some $$$. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Netflix or Hulu? HBO or Showtime? Disney Plus or HBO Max? Here’s help