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Don’t get bogged down by blogs… A web log, known as a “blog,” is much like a diary or journal entry except blogs are shared with the world rather than kept to yourself. A blog’s creator is a “blogger.” Consider me your personal blogger.

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5 Suggestions for Staying in Touch

Do you feel like all this technology has you less in touch with your family? You’re not alone. Point by point you’re probably making MORE contact, but it could feel like the content of the communication is thin. In my interview, on CTStyle, I offer 5 suggestions of how to better stay in touch and have fun while doing it.

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CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD!! But TO WHAT and HOW?

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Everyone has their knickers in a twist about this new security threat and are shouting “CHANGE YOUR PASSWORDS!!” But few of us will because it’s a major pain in the a$$. Right? Let me make it easy for you.

Be aware that 90% of passwords can be broken in 20 minutes or less because we choose public information. You think you can’t remember anything else. Sit tight. We’ll get to that in a minute.

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Windows XP is not Y2K…or is it?

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Remember all the dire hype with Y2K? Many held their breath and their technology tight to their chests. Midnight came and **poof** nothing. “Huh? What? That was it?” We forgot and moved on like that crush on Patrick Swazye after watching “Dirty Dancing.” (Well, some of us have moved on.)

Windows XP will lose Microsoft’s support on April 9th. That does not mean your computer will stop working if your operating system is Windows XP.

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Where To Find Me In February And March…

I’ll be speaking in Connecticut, Oregon, and up and down the coast of California in February and March. Come and join me or send your digitally tentative friends and family.

March 27, 2014 – 11:00am

Safely Surfing the Web – A talk and book signing at Covenant Village Mount of Miguel, 325 Kempton St Spring Valley, CA – RSVP 877-591-9521

March 26, 2014 – 11:00am

Safely Surfing the Web – A talk and book signing at The Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA. – RSVP 877-776-2572

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‘Tis the Season for Tech Support

‘Tis the season to give thanks, presents, and ring in the New Year. We’re all grateful for the good health and happiness of our friends and family and the good health of our computer and printer. What? Your computer isn’t working? Oh dear. The elves are all busy – too busy to come to your […]

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