Stuart Computer Service

Articles and Presentations

February 16, 2020 (Updated March 18, 2024): Use a Solid State Drive For Outstanding Performance

March 4, 2024: Web Push Notifications - A Windows Feature That Can Be Annoying and Malicious

July 11, 2022: How Do I Recognize An Email Scam?

May 15, 2022: Should I Leave My Computer On Overnight?

June 27, 2021: What is a VPN - Do I Need One?

January 15, 2020: Windows 7 End of Support - What You Should Know

October 15, 2019: Yet Another Data Breach - Reaction and Prevention Techniques

May 2, 2019: Favorite Photo Album and Editing Software

February 21, 2019: Block Ads and/or Set Up Parental Control Without Installing Software

October 19, 2018: The Windows Update Conundrum

May 20, 2018: How to Securely Send a Document

February 18, 2018: Printer Ink, One of the Most Expensive Liquids on the Planet

April 14, 2017: Review Your Backup Plan, Adjust to Changing Conditions

June 18, 2016: What is Ransomware? How do I protect against Ransomware?

December 20, 2015: Cloud Computing: An Explanation and its Capabilities

December 18, 2014: Local Computer User Victimized by Scammer (Palm Beach Post article and comments)

November 15, 2014: Windows 10 Looks Like a Winnrer

May 29, 2014: Hurricane Preparedness - A Computer Perspective

March 30, 2014: Organize and Edit Your Photos

November 29, 2013: Recognize and Avoid this Telephone Cyber-Scam

December 24, 2012: Navigating the Windows 8 User Interface

October 31, 2012: Buying a New Computer

June 5, 2012: A Peek Ahead to Windows 8

July 8, 2011: Use Strong Passwords

June 1, 2010: Encrypt your Confidential Data

July 1, 2008: VOIP Alternative to Traditional Land Line Phone Service