July 2022 Public Newsletter - PC and internet tips
Can you believe 2022 is over half over? Enjoy this month’s Computer Techs Tips Newsletter filled with monthly technology tips to simplify your life!
Are you tired of having ads follow you around the internet? We’ll tell you how you can browse privately and avoid all those virtual prying eyes!
Unfortunately, phishing has expanded beyond just email. It’s now showing up on your phone as a phony text message. Learn how to identify four dangerous scam texts you should delete immediately.
Is your Wi-Fi causing you internet woes? It could be time to replace an outdated and non-secure router. Find out why below.
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Email open rates typically range between 20 and 30 percent while SMS stands at a staggering 98 percent. 90 percent of texts are opened within three seconds of receipt. The average text is read within 90 seconds of receipt while that number is 90 minutes for email. This characteristically rapid response for text messages makes them a popular avenue for SMS scams and phishing – sometimes called “smishing”. Scams after all require that the target respond quickly before they have a change of heart or think their decision through. ..
Wi-Fi enables you to use your computing devices wirelessly throughout your home. If your Wi-Fi router or internet gateway (provided by your internet provider) is over 5 years old, it’s time to replace it with newer, more secure technology.
In the past year, security flaws have been found in the Wi-Fi protocol that’s used in all routers and gateways. Patches have been released as firmware updates for only the newest routers manufactured in the past few years.
A benefit of replacing your Wi-Fi is that it not only fixes current known security vulnerabilities. A new Wi-Fi router can also increase the range and reliability of your internet connection. The latest mesh networking technology can blanket your home in wireless coverage using 2 or more linked Wi-Fi radios.
To find out if you need new Wi-Fi, contact us for an evaluation of your current Wi-Fi equipment.
