Some ways to protect yourself online

Cyber-crime is a huge problem in today's world. Ransomware continues to grow. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself:

Fight fraud: Scams, identity theft, ransomware attacks

Free Windows 10 Upgrade — Not Over Yet

If you missed getting the free upgrade to Windows 10 and if you are now desperate to get the latest version of Windows (despite all its many problems), you may want to read the latest How-to Geek report on upgrading to Windows 10 simply using your existing Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 activation key.

Windows 10: Is it any wonder?

The more I read and hear about Window 10, the more I dislike what Microsoft is doing.

Am I surprised? No, it is not a surprise at all. Microsoft has been a bully for decades.

Am I disappointed? Frankly, no I am not disappointed. This may be one more reason for people to look for an alternative. Some of my friends have gone the Apple Mac way, some the Linux way.

Am I converting? No, no, no! Very soon I will test an alternative approach. If all goes well, I will do completely without Windows on my home system. if necessary, I will install CodeWeavers' CrossOver (they are having a 40% off special on their site) to run a few Windows apps that I may still need for work-related projects. Otherwise, I will be done with the whole Windows mess. I will report here on my progress.

If you want more details, feel free to read the comprehensive analysis that How-to Geeks has published of Windows 10 after a year of complaints.