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Malwarebytes - It's Not Just For Computers Anymore.

Malwarebytes For Android. If you read this blog regularly, you know that I am concerned with digital security. I care about you. If you get hacked, I feel your pain. So, why aren't you following my advice? Your least secure device is the one you carry around with you. It is small, so it can be stolen. You keep it secure with pattern or digital PIN number security schemes. But, it has the same data on it, and the same cloud access, as your notebook computer. The more powerful your phone becomes, and they are like small computers these days, the riskier they are. So, protect yourself from viruses, ransomware, and other risks with Malwarebytes. Less than $50 a year per device. Be careful out there.

Where Do You Keep Your Most Important Information?

Google Keep Cheat Sheet. We live in a time when the amount of critical information that we want to keep and save for easy access is exponentially growing. Computers and the Internet make it possible for the world of information to be available to us. Like War and Peace, however, we will not get to read it all in our lifetimes. Life happens. We get sidetracked. So, cherry picking the most important stuff, and keeping it handy, becomes even more important. As lawyers, we have two layers of important information, personal and professional. Google Keep is free, easy to use, as secure as your Windows installation, and has many features you wouldn't expect to find in a free application. It is worth trying out, and you will find yourself hooked after the first use. It is as secure as you can get these days, because it exists in the Googleverse, which means you can protect it with a password, and two factor authentication. I don't write about it enough; but, it is an ever present part of my computing day.

WordPerfect Tips And Tricks - We Don't Need Word.

WordPerfect Tips And Tricks. The best wordprocessor is also the best at converting Word documents to the far more usable and configurable WordPerfect format. WordPerfect 2021 continues a decades long journey for the only wordprocessor I have ever relied on for real world lawyering. I use Word sparingly, and only when I have to. I can edit and save Word documents in native WordPerfect, and can save WordPerfect documents to Word format to send to others. It is rare that the formatting doesn't look just right. I have honed my WordPerfect skills over the years, and still use Reveal Codes to adjust formats every day. It is a shame that Microsoft's marketing power has created a monopoly over word processing. This page has a lot of useful tips and tricks to make your words dance. Enjoy.

Malwarebytes - One Back To School Sale Not To Be Missed.

Back To School Cyberprotection. Protection of kids going back to school from the Pandemic is on the minds of all Americans this month. However, protection against viruses isn't only biological. The computers on which our society rely are subject to attack from real evildoers, and viruses, ransomware attacks, and other assaults on our privacy. IMHO, the best of the best protection comes from putting Malwarebytes between your computer and the Internet. I never connect to the Internet without my computer having a copy of Malwarebytes installed and running. It is the best $40 I spend on my computer each year. I also install it on Diane's computer, and it greatly reduces the time I have to spend fixing problems. There are many other strategies available for computer safety, including, but not limited to, using VPNs (virtual private networks) and two factor authentication when visiting websites; but, the first, and foremost protection you can give your system, is a competent anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-ransomware, and anti-web intrusion software application. Malwarebytes is on sale for $23.99 for the first year now, and, if you want the best, I recommend it highly. They don't pay me to say that. Be careful out there.

Start 11 Is Here - Get Ready For Windows 11.

Stardock Start 11. If you have been paying attention to me over the last few years, you know that I love the intuitive, lower left feel of the Windows 7 system. Stardock, for peanuts, ($5) has given me, and every Windows computer I have owned, the ability to ignore Microsoft's brain dead tile system, and other annoyances, by allowing me to customize the way I interact with them. Now, in anticipation of the Windows 11 launch on October 5th, 2021, the new version of Start, Start 11, is here. If you have taken my advice, and installed previous versions, you can upgrade for $3.95. Next to Malwarebytes, Start is the first thing I install on every new computer. How do you talk to your computer?

FutureLawyer Breathes A Sigh Of Relief As He Reviews One UI Watch.

Galaxy Watch 4 One UI Watch. I admit that I was a little worried about the coming Galaxy Watch 4. I have grown to love the Galaxy watch line, and the Tizen OS. It is intuitive, easy to use, and very efficient. I am happy that Samsung has kept the Tizen OS look and feel on top of adding Wear OS to its watches. In fact, Galaxy Wear isn't even visible, as the Tizen icons and commands are virtually identical to the Watch 3. Thanks, Samsung and Google, for recognizing that the Tizen interface was superior to the original Wear OS.

Wyze WiFi Cameras - Cheap Surveillance For Home, Office And RV.

Wyze Indoor Outdoor Security Cameras. Installation of a Waggle Temperature monitor in the RV this morning, in order to keep tabs on the environment when the dogs were in it, caused me to think about the inexpensive Wyze cameras that I had installed in the house and office. The little gems can be purchased for around $35, and have night vision, rotate 180 degrees, show full color images in daytime, and plug into any nearby electrical outlet. So, why not put one in the RV, for complete monitoring and security? Now, if a burglar enters the RV, I will know about it, and the micro SD will film them and store the video in the cloud. Even if they enter the RV, walk right to it, it is disguised, and they will be on candid camera. Here is a test photo of the live feed from this morning. So, Diane's yappy little dogs are now safe. Oh happy day.

Zoom Isn't The Only Video Conferencing Game In Town.

How to Use Google Meet To Stream. Zoom has become the go to app for video streaming and conferencing since the Pandemic made remote computing a big thing. Hearings, trials, client conferences, and social events have been streamed, and everybody uses it. But, if you are a member of the Googleverse, you owe it to yourself to give Google Meet a try. It has become much easier to use and more functional, and the integration with Google Calendar makes it a necessary add on to your Web presence. Everyone who uses Google is a potential Google Meet partner, and you can create events from within the Calendar app. Check it out, and broaden your video conferencing options.

A Locate Service For Books

We Need Ping For Books. Execupundit has lost a book among his thousands of them. He now is envious of digital device users who can use the "Find My Phone" feature to locate lost devices. He now wants the feature for lost books. Actually, Michael, that already exists. Put those thousand books, in electronic form, on your smartphone, tablet computer, or notebook computer. Then, using a computer search algorithm, type the title or a keyword, and, presto, the book will appear. Sit in your favorite chair and read away. Isn't technology wonderful?

#WhyIAmASolo - I Can Manage My Life And My Finances For $35.99 A Year.

Quicken Starter For Windows. When I am traveling, one of the most valuable pieces of software on my computer is Quicken. I can keep daily track of every bank account, and each is updated with the bank's computers, allowing me to see and manage my finances and law practice anytime anywhere. Coupled with modern credit card updates, which send me a text or email with every purchase, I can keep track of everything on a mobile phone or tablet or computer. The data is backed up daily, and I have used it for many years now. Recently, I needed to find a disbursement from my trust account for a closing that I did in 2011. A simple click, click on my Quicken app, and the transaction was recovered. I realize that larger firms require a more complicated system of financial controls; but, Quicken is perfect for the solo. What's in your computer?