Backup important files in the cloud if the information is critical and needed on the go. You may try services like Dropbox, Google Drive or any of the other popular storage solutions. I hope this helps. This tip is brought to you courtesy of the Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana.Continue Reading
You can get you computer to become more productive by changing the mouse speed. For PC users, search for mouse in the control panel and choose Change the mouse pointer display or speed . You can then change the Speed of your mouse. I hope this helps. This tip isContinue Reading
Most people think deleting files from their computer means no one can have access to them. Not exactly true. Programs like Recuva can undelete files. To avoid this, open a command prompt and enter cipher /w:C: to wipe deleted files from C. I hope this helps. This tip is brought to youContinue Reading
Windows hidden “god mode” folder Windows offers is a centralized Control Panel for all of the Operating System settings, making it easy for users to tweak everything from desktop background to setting up a VPN. To enter this mode, create a new folder with this exact name (copy and paste it): God Mode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}. TheContinue Reading
Go through the privacy settings on your Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites and look for the location settings, which you should turn off. On smart devices, turn off GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth connections if not in use. I hope this helps. This tip is brought to youContinue Reading
This mode can limit the information online ads collect about you and does not store your browsing history. On Google Chrome, use File > New Incognito Window. On Apple Safari, use File > New Private Window to launch feature. I hope this helps. This tip is brought to you courtesyContinue Reading
Installing a tool that disables cookies which store information about a user is good. Private Badger is one good example aimed at protecting the digital rights of internet users. I hope this helps. This tip is brought to you courtesy of the Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana. Kindly share feedbackContinue Reading
In the next five days, the focus will be on online advertising. Online ads are not only distracting but they can also carry malicious software within them. Plugins like uBlock Origin will help you to stop ads from identifying and tracking you. I hope this helps. This tip is broughtContinue Reading
I got a comment from a reader on yesterday’s message mentioning phishing so I decided to concentrate on it today. 1.Do not click on suspicious links. If you receive an e-mail from your bank or service provider, please confirm its authenticity. 2. Beware of e-mails that entice you to enterContinue Reading
1. Make sure you connect to the right network. Beware of “spoof” or fake network setup by hackers. 2. Only connect to WiFi network that are password protected. 3. It is safe to stick to HTTPS sites as they are secure. 4. Use VPN as it encrypts data that youContinue Reading
The web has becoming a dangerous place so protect yourself when you go online. 1. Limit the personal information you put online especially on social media sites. 2. Some show trails of every activity. This is dangerous. 3. Do not put all your family information with pictures of every memberContinue Reading
There are times when you need to put a password on some documents. A simple way is to create an encrypted archive with those files. Chances are that you already have installed a copy of Winzip, WinRAR, or The Unarchiver(Mac) or any other archiving software. Just create a new archive, select toContinue Reading
Today I introduce to you another great tool called Evernote. Nowadays, we search and store information using a smartphone, tablets, laptops and desktops. We take notes at meetings and search for news and data on the internet that we want to save as reference for our work. How do weContinue Reading
I know most of us love free things and most of us are using fake Microsoft Office software. As Microsoft clamps down on illegal use of its software, its time to try to Libre Office. In 2011, the office application suite sprung out of another open source project known asContinue Reading
I remember how I struggled to put together my references as a student. But life as a student can be easier with zotero. This is a free and open-source reference management system. It can be installed as a plug-in to your web browser like Google chrome and it will automaticallyContinue Reading
