If you are like me, and can barely remember all your passwords or you have been lax in the strength of them, now is the time to get serious about it and start using a password manager to keep track of them securely. Geeks.Online recommends the online password manager service LastPass. LastPass is a free download! Instead […]
Tech support scams are on the rise, and falling for one can be a frightening experience. Scammers use fear and urgency to manipulate you into giving them access to your computer, phone, and even your bank account. Common scare tactics include falsely claiming that illegal activities, like accessing child pornography or financial crimes, have been […]
In the digital age, where convenience meets technology, it’s crucial to stay vigilant against those who misuse trust for malicious intent. A rising concern for our community involves impostors posing as representatives from Geeks.Online, aiming to deceive through refund scams. Understanding these deceptive tactics is your first step toward protection. The Scheme Unveiled These scammers […]
The big news this past week in the Geeks.Online and tech world is a security flaw which can be used by hackers, known as the Heartbleed bug. The Heartbleed bug affects OpenSSL, which is used by over 60% of the web to securely send data. The function of OpenSSL is to scrambles (encrypts) private communications between […]
Below are the Phoenix Beep codes that can occur. However, because of the wide variety of different computer manufacturers with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary. The beep codes are represented in the number of beeps. E.g. 1-1-2 would mean 1 beep, a pause, 1 beep, a pause, and 2 beeps. Beeps Error Message […]