Does Removing SMB1 Break Anything on Home Networks?
My previous post provided information ( primarily for home users) on how to turn off SMB1 to help avoid the bad guys […]
Author: Barb Bowman
Turn Off SMB1 on Windows Now
For the non technical computer users out there, this is a red alert. You many have heard of Wannacrypt. There’s a new […]
Surface Pro (2017)
I really loved my Surface Pro 3 (purchased June 2014), but earlier this year, it became useless as a portable with a […]
Multi Factor Authentication App Backup and Usage Strategies
I’ve been using Microsoft’s Authenticator App because not only does it support Azure Authentication (Office 365) but because it supports my Microsoft […]
Change Hue Light Colors with Alexa
Hue and Lifx bulbs have been supported with Amazon’s Echo/Alexa ecosystem for a long time. One of the missing elements, the ability […]
Using MS Authenticator for 2FA Everywhere
Two Factor/Multifactor Authentication can help keep you safe. The bad guys are out to get you. They’re phishing in your email, they […]
Get Hue or LIFX light alerts for Dona Sarkar Build Tweets
If you’re a hard core Windows Insider, you’ll want to be one of the first to know when new Insider Builds are […]
Turn Off Cloud Access to your WD My Cloud Device NOW
The technical press (like Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/05/wd-my-cloud-security-exploits/) is publishing info about a vulnerability that impacts WD Networked devices that have cloud access enabled. […]
Bluetooth Setup Work Around for 15031 Insiders Build (Use Dynamic Lock)
If you didn’t pair your cellphone before installing 15031, there’s a work around using the legacy control panel. Many want to test […]
Did the SP3 Simplo battery fix negatively impact LGC?
If you have a Surface Pro 3, you probably received a firmware update on or around 8/292016. This firmware update is a […]