Category: ONLINE TIPS

One of the reasons why there are so many data breaches being featured in the news every year is that there are literally hundreds of millions of attacks being carried out against data storage environments each year.

A 404 error is an HTTP status code that means that the page you were trying to reach on a website couldn't be found on their server.

When YOU SET up a new Wi-Fi network, you’re probably conditioned by now to check the “WPA2” box. You may not specifically know when or why someone advised you to do this, but it was solid advice. Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 is the current industry standard...

For many people, Facebook is part of their everyday life. It’s where they interact with friends and colleagues, and is seen by many as an extension of themselves. Having your Facebook account hacked can be more than just humiliating: depending on what the hackers do,...

Imagine you’ve been downloading the file of your dream for the last hour (or two or three, if your Internet connection is really slow). So you’re almost there, with 95% of your download complete, and suddenly the power goes off. The file you’ve been downloading...

So you want to get more YouTube views, but you don’t know where to start? You’ve got the perfect title, tags and description, your video is hilarious and you’ve been promoting like crazy on your Facebook and Twitter page, but your video is still not getting the...

Ever wondered why some websites begin with “http://” and others with “https://”? That “s” stands for “secure,” and it indicates that the site you’re browsing is using a protected, encrypted connection. SSL certificates are small data files that encrypt data packets as they are sent through...

The Internet is full of misconceptions and misinformation. And as someone who’s built an online-only career over the past five years, I’d like to help debunk some of the worst myths floating around. It’s far from what you think it is.

There is a possibility of losing your nerves and your calm when it comes to teenagers. They can be very spontaneous and yet very sensitive. It is a time when they figure out many new things about their personality, the world, people, and life in...

So you’re at your favorite coffee shop and have hopped onto the free Wi-Fi with your tablet to check your social networks, read the latest news, and maybe take a quick peek at your bank balance while you’re enjoying your latte. We’re so used to having...

Megabits (Mb) and megabytes (MB) sound identical, and their abbreviations use the exact same letters, but they certainly don't mean the same thing.

In today’s busy world, convenience seems to outweigh consequence, especially with how people use their mobile devices. Using free public Wi-Fi networks, for example, comes with any number of serious security risks, yet surveys show that the overwhelming majority of Americans do it anyway. In...

Yes, you are being tracked on internet and several entities are keeping dossier on you. It is so common that you must have found that out yourself. Google does it all the time and so do your social media sites. While this kind of tracking is for...

In case you haven’t heard, Facebook is going to make it harder and harder for you to get your content seen.  While it might be due to the increased amount of content on Facebook and an attempt to crack down on spammy and invaluable content, it...

Sure, some may call it “paranoid” to cover a laptop webcam with a piece of tape. But others – including leading tech and academic gurus – say it’s one of the smartest things you can do to protect your privacy. In recent years, thanks to...

In most cases, Google can be a great help in finding something you need. However, sometimes it can work against you. So here are top 4 things that you should never ever Google. Or else it can put you in serious trouble.. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY  Yes ! you should never ever...

Virtual Private Networks are affordable, easy to use, and a vital component in your PC and smartphone set up. Along with a firewall and antivirus/anti-malware solution, you should have a VPN installed to keep every moment you spend online completely private. That overarching summary covers...

Sometimes, slow internet is the universe’s way of telling you to go play outside. Other times, it’s the universe’s cruel joke to destroy your productivity. Here are 10 ways to troubleshoot, fix, or just survive a slow internet connection. Check Your Speeds (and Your Plan)...

Wireless networks are widely used and it is quite easy to set them up. They use IEEE 802.11 standards. A wireless router is the most important device in a wireless network that connects the users with the Internet.