The Facebook Messenger app now makes it easy to encrypt messages you send. Note that it works on only one device at a time, and you have to let Facebook know that you want the message to be encrypted, which …
Wireless versus Bluetooth Mouse
I had a question recently about the differences between a wireless and a Bluetooth mouse. While neither of them uses wires, they work completely differently in communicating with your computer. There are actually three kinds of wireless mouse available. They …
Apple Notes Part III
Open Apple Notes and tap on the plus sign button. Choose the first option, the checkmark in a circle. Selecting that button will turn a line of text into a checklist item. You do not even need to select the …
Apple Notes Part II
In last month’s Part I of this guide, we learned about how to create a note in Apple Notes, a sometimes hidden gem of an app found on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. In this tip, we’ll learn how …
Text Phishing
Here’s another phishing scam to look out for. This one comes in the form of a text message. A writer at the Tech Talk website recently received one on their phone. At first glance, you might think there’s a problem …
Google Docs 101
Let’s take a look at Google Docs, a cloud-based word processing program you can access if you have a Google account. Almost every feature in Google Docs is similar to Microsoft Word. First, let’s open Google Docs. The easiest way …
Password Management
Ah, passwords. Our online world is now filled with them. How do we remember, organize, and keep our passwords safe and secure? Several companies have recognized and filled this need with secure password-management apps. Here we take a look at …