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In this report: Power Outages Planned Holiday Gift Ideas and Best Days to Shop 1. Power Outages Planned Sadly, there may be more power outages coming Wednesday and Thursday. As of May 18th, Here are the areas that may be Continue reading Holiday Gift Ideas; Another Power Outage Planned
Please consider unplugging-not just turning off-computers, TV’s and other electronics tonight. PG&E has started that large areas of California should expect an extended pre-emptive power outage starting as early as midnight tonight. Power may be off for up to several Continue reading Urgent: Power Outages Planned
* Schools are back in session. Please drive carefully and watch for children. —————————- * If you have Windows 10, Microsoft will force an upgrade in the next few months. This is a good thing, as operating system upgrades include Continue reading Forced Windows Updates; MyPlanit App
Today, there are several items I’d like to share with you. 1. Can thieves tell I have electronics in my car, even if they’re turned off?2. Check out the Gboard keyboard for iPhone and Android-for faster typing.3. Updates for Firefox Continue reading Can Thieves See My Computer In My Trucnk? Firefox, Other Updates
Summer is almost here and the bad guys are out in force! Here are a few items to be aware of. 1. Important announcements regarding Windows 7 a. Today, Microsoft released an update to block a pretty scary vulnerability in Continue reading Windows 7 End-Of-Life; WhatsApp; Phone Scams
Here’s a video interview Edward did on Channel 7 News with the amazing Michael Finney. https://abc7news.com/technology/sim-swap-hack-can-empty-your-financial-accounts/5155324/
I was honored to be interviewed by the great Michael Finney of Channel 7 News regarding the SimSwap cell phone hack. Watch the interview here https://abc7news.com/technology/sim-swap-hack-can-empty-your-financial-accounts/5155324/
Channel 7’s Fabulous Michael Finney Intereviews Edward Zeidan of Lamorinda Technology about password managers. Edward Discusses password managers and demonstrates RoboForm Password Manager. https://abc7news.com/password-manager-how-do-managers-work-7-on-your-side-passwords/3983273/
There’s a new scam email that I want you to be aware of. The subject line has a real password that you’ve used in the past, and claims to have video of you viewing pornography. The sender demands money in Continue reading Fake Extortion Email; Tech Support Scams
A quick update on the Home/Small business router compromise reported last month. The threat is much more serious, and affects more devices than originally reported. What researchers have found is that the malware that infects routers can also steal passwords, Continue reading Update on Router Vulnerability; Sales Tax on Internet Purchases; Scams
