Crash Course Computing

08/30/2024

05/07/2024

New/old PHONE SCAM for you that just started hitting my phone this week. Check it out:
You get a call from some number that looks to be nearby area code. You answer and there's a long (3 second) delay. You hear what appears to be 'call center' noise in the background and someone says "Hi, this is Erika. Can you hear me?" DO NOT RESPOND. I'm adding the numbers to my spam blocker as they come in (5 so far this week), but they're random spoofed numbers. When you hear "Can you hear me?", it is imperative that you DO. NOT. RESPOND. If you say "yes", you've given your "permission" for things like changing phone carriers, opening up credit cards, or any number of untoward acts. Hanging up is also an option....but I don't respond and it hangs itself up.

12/13/2023

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09/28/2022

If you have been cloned on Facebook, this article explains how to prevent that from happening again. Even if you haven't been cloned, please take the time to read it!

Cloning: Your information is public and individuals use it to make a Facebook profile that looks to be you. They send requests to your friends (Which you gave them because you left it public) and then your friends are saying "I got a friends request from you."

Hacked: You lose all access to your account. You can't log in because the information has been changed. A hacker will change your password and all contact information so that you are't able to log in. You will have to go through a major hassle with Facebook to regain access to your account after you prove that someone has taken control of it.

There is a major difference between cloning and hacking.

Data has become the most critical resource in today’s world, and your personal information is no different. With everything about your life available on social media, it is not that difficult for those with ill intentions to find out everything they need to know about you and use it. Facebook is.....

09/17/2020

So there's a lot of controversy around Netflix these days. A paid service, where you're paying to be offended. But in order to "protest" your disdain, you consider cancelling your service. But then what do you do? Now you've cancelled and you need some way to watch. What to do?

Let me show you how you can watch almost any show, any movie, or most live network TV programs--all for free. Yes, it's possible, and quite easy to do.

For those who still have their Netflix accounts 😉 please take a look at 'The Social Dilemma'. It describes our addiction to social media...and the unknowns that happen on the back end.

09/14/2020

Do you have dead wifi spots around your house? You finding yourself with 2 bars when you're in the back of the house or the garage? Well...NO MORE! Let me show you how you can have 100% wifi strength AND speed anywhere in your house, garage, downstairs, yard...almost everywhere! You've heard about Cox's "Panoramic wifi"--this is the basis of their service without the excess monthly fees! Cloud controlled, automated, and unobtrusive hardware with a very minimal annual cost [half price COVID pricing is on RIGHT NOW!]

Ask me how you can get moved to easier, faster, better, stronger wifi!

09/10/2020

Successfully moved more customers off of their monthly TV bill, saving them over $150/month! How can I save you money every month? Tired of Cox/Comcast/Suddenlink/AT&T gouging you every day? I can install a small Android device, walk you thru the install process for the apps you need, and help you in the transition process. Yes, you can have this device in place alongside your current cable subscription while you learn how to transition. If you're outside of antenna TV for locals, I can show you how to get YouTube TV running for 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of cable, and you get unlimited DVR included! No more TiVo, no more Hopper, no more DVR hardware! Install cost + hardware + subscriptions = less than 2-3 months of your current cable price...and you get MORE SERVICES!

08/17/2020

You've likely noticed that cable prices are rising, while the channels and services are going down. You're shelling out $100...$125...$150 or more a month for sub-standard service, and in this coronavirus-damaged economy, you need to save some money! Let me help you!

If you have access to good, strong internet service (no satellite, DSL or hotspot), I can get you every channel, every movie, every show (including Netflix and Hulu) for ZERO DOLLARS a month. Yes, you read that right. A small device, which you can pick up on Amazon for less than $100, and you've got it all! There are some very inexpensive add-ons available, but when you drop from $140/month down to $6/month...that's noticeable, right?

Ask me how you can get started!

07/06/2020

Hey, folks...if you're tired of paying for lackluster, overpriced cable service, ask about how you can watch ALL channels*, ALL shows*, and ALL movies* for the low, low price of FREE. Yes, you read that right--free! All that's required is a good, strong internet connection (not satellite or DSL) and a very inexpensive, small piece of hardware that you connect to your TV. No rentals, no montly cost*, no 'hacking' required! Send a message for more information!

* results not guaranteed; results may vary based on user input

11/24/2018

If you're looking to cut costs...and save money...let me show you how you can get rid of your cable TV FOREVER, and for less than the cost of a single month of your service, you can have every channel you can imagine, including HBO, Cinemax, MTV, Hallmark, and many, many others. The cost? ZERO dollars! After the initial purchase and setup, there is no monthly cost! NOTE: you will need high speed internet service, as this method uses data!

Let us know if you're interested in saving money in the new year!

04/11/2018

If you believe your Facebook data may have been compromised in the recent revelation by Mark Zuckerberg, you will be notified; however, if you want to find out right away, this information will walk you through the simple process.

Yesterday, Facebook announced that users of the social media platform will finally be notified whether or not their personal data was shared with the contr