The Computer Gal

Seen on both an iPad and W11 PC today. Please don't be taken in by this scam purporting to be "Apple Security"!!

COVID-19 contact tracing text message scams You’ve probably been hearing a lot about contact tracing.

How to Protect Against Phishing Scams Phishing is an online con where phishers attempt to scam users into providing private information that will be used for identity theft through emails which appear to come from legitimate companies.

2020 desk calendars are in!

iOS 13, Apple’s Latest iPhone Update, Is Out—Just Be Cautious Apple’s newest update for iPhones has neat features like Dark Mode and Sign in with Apple, but it’s also a bit buggy. Our columnist suggests waiting a week before downloading.

Why internet rates in Canada are about to get cheaper | The Star TekSavvy’s Janet Lo on why the CRTC’s decision to lower wholesale broadband rates will benefit consumers.

Getting Attacked by Robotexts? Here’s What to Do Credit consult! New listings! You’ve WON! Spam robotexts are the latest plague of our times. Here are some partial cures.

Are you thinking of buying a Chromebook?

Windows or Chromebook? A Best Buy salesman told me it isn't even close | ZDNet After Google hires Bill Nye to explain that people are just scared to leave their decrepit Windows laptops for Chromebooks, I thought I'd get another opinion. It was harsh.

The latest Windows patch is breaking even more PCs with antivirus installed If you have antivirus software from McAfee, Avast, Sophos, Avira, or ArcaBit installed on your PC, it might not boot correctly after the latest Windows patch.

Hackers reportedly abused Microsoft's customer support to read Hotmail, Outlook.com email Microsoft has begun sending emails warning some users that their Outlook, MSN, or Hotmail email accounts may have been compromised.