Tech!Note: How to Delete Old Windows 7 Backups

Windows 7’s Backup and Restore feature is one of the best and easiest to use versions of Microsoft’s free backup utility yet. And from my perspective, the more folks keeping their data safe through backups, the better. However, Backup and Restore...

Repair of the Day: iPhone 3GS Front Panel Glass

As more and more cell phone manufacturers build devices with all glass front panels, it’s inevitable accidents will occur.  And when accidents happen, it can be frustrating — not to mention dangerous to our finger tips! — to continue using a broken...

Tech!Alert: Adobe Issues Critical Security Advisory

Adobe issued a critical security advisory for Adobe Flash Player and Acrobat Reader on Monday that warns of a zero-day exploit found in Flash Player for Windows, OS X, Linux, Solaris, and Android, as well as the authplay.dll component that ships with Adobe Reader and...

Social!Tech: Is Facebook Right For Your Small Business?

Primarily for their well-publicized security and privacy issues, I’ve never been a big fan of Facebook for business.  In fact, it’s for those reasons specifically, that I’ve all but abandoned my personal Facebook account too. Don’t get me...

Tech!Alert: FDIC Warns of Phishing Attempts

The FDIC issued a warning on Wednesday, January 13th, that consumers are receiving emails purporting to be from the FDIC that falsely claim that “FDIC deposit insurance is suspended until the requested customer information is provided.” These emails are...

Tech!Alert: Beware Misleading Domain Registration Notices

This time of year always brings out the scammers, and if you own a domain for your small business, be wary of any notices coming through email or postal mail concerning the “renewal” of your domain that are sent by anyone but the company you originally...