Working on an old security camera system.

I new computer client found me last month by reviewing my Google maps listing.  On my first visit a laptop and a desktop computer needed various things done.  When I was done with these tasks, the business owner asked if I worked on security systems.  I said not...
Linux Mint updates work better than Microsoft Windows 11

Linux Mint updates work better than Microsoft Windows 11

 All operating systems need updated for different reasons like security, stability and functionality.     Microsoft’s approach in Windows 10 was forcing the updates on users and sometimes rebooting the computer while it was in use.  Windows 11 seems to have...
Local backups

Local backups

The files you create on your computers need to be backed up to another device in case something bad happens to your storage device.  This could be theft, fire, hardware failure or other things.  Ransomware is another disaster that may damage your files.   Cloud...
Apple laptop batteries

Apple laptop batteries

I was given an old Apple Macbook laptop which had a lost password and locked account.  It was going to be used for my education on Apple laptops so my Apple laptop wouldn’t get ruined when I tested things on it.  My thought was to open the case and disconnect...
Default Accounts and usernames.

Default Accounts and usernames.

Some servers and connectivity devices have default accounts and usernames. This would be “admin”, “administrator” or “user”. Hackers and people in the know are aware of these and may use methods to acquire the passwords for them. To...

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