Computer Corner is a monthly article written by Guruka Singh of Sikhnet. He keeps us up-to-date with tips and advice on the latest technology in the computer and smartphone world.
This month's Computer Corner talks about Privacy on the Internet and why the Web Browser you use is more important than you may think.
Am I at risk from the VPNFilter router exploit? You may have heard recently that the FBI recommends any owner of small office and home office routers power cycle (reboot) the devices to counter the Russian VPNFilter malware. First of all, check and see if your router is on the list of affected devices. If it's not, then you do not need to do anything.
The Computer Corner - May 2018
Recently a member of our Sangat told me he had been receiving phone calls from people he did not know asking him to stop calling them. Of course, he hadn’t called any of them. So, what happened?
Why type when you can speak?
You can click on commands and type text in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Edge, and other Windows applications, or you can speak what you want.
A few years ago, I switched away from Firefox, even though it had the best browser extensions (add-ons,) to Chrome browser because it was the fastest browser available at the time. It was painful to give up the extensions I loved, but the speed of Chrome browser was undeniable. So I imported all my bookmarks and passwords into Chrome and made the switch.
Recently I’ve been hearing a lot of rumors flying around regarding Windows 10 “spying on you” and “searching your hard drive for pirated games and erasing them." Well, I really dislike rumors, but I love the truth. The truth is that neither of the above are true. Windows is set by default to gather personal information about you (same as Google) but you can turn it off.
Did you know that you can use Microsoft Office on Windows or Mac for free?
Interested in using Microsoft Office -- either the one-time purchase Office 2016 or the subscription-based Office 365, but not yet sure you want to shell out the money to pay for it?
Back to school security tips for parents and kids
The new school term has just begun, and for parents, the excitement and anxiety may be palpable, especially if it’s your kid’s first time attending a new school. Ads for back-to-school gear start as early as July, increasing in frequency and urgency until the kids step foot on the bus. And while they may not be begging you for new pencils and erasers, chances are they’ll turn on the charm when it comes to getting some new tech.
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