tl:dr — The Computer Peeps recommend disabling Start Menu Web Search in Windows.
Category: Online Safety
Chrome ‘Ad Privacy’ Settings To Adjust
Google Chrome has started prompting for Ad Privacy settings. Instead of just clicking ‘Got It’, we recommend clicking ‘Settings’ so you can opt out.
The Computer Peeps Is Hiring!
The Computer Peeps is hiring! Do you know someone who’s awesome? Are you awesome? Call Dean @ (888) 374-5422.
Recommended Internet/Network Setup for Stores
Whether you’re a store with just one computer, or a store with 15 computers + network printers, we’ve implemented and recommend the following Internet and network setup for consignment/resale stores…
Norton 360 Scam Email
Recently, a handful of customers forwarded me emails to see if this was something that needed to be taken care of.
Liberty Consignment Software ‘Local Processing Error’ With Gmail
When the Item List Email in Liberty, depending on the version of Liberty you’re running, it’ll either just *appear* to send (but didn’t), or you could get an error.
Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
Windows 7 reaches its ‘End of Life’ in January 2020. Computer Peeps can fully manage the process of staying on Windows 7, via Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
Heading To San Antonio for the NARTS Conference? Keep Your Connection Secure With Private Internet Access!
Are you heading to the NARTS conference in San Antonio, TX this year? If so, how you connect to the Internet while you travel, is something you should be aware of – i.e. your connection is likely not secure.
The New Firefox ‘Quantum’ Update
The new Firefox Quantum update is here! I’m writing this post mainly with consignment and resale storeowners in mind.
Protect Yourself from ISPs Selling Your Personal Information
Everything you do on your Internet connection, can be seen by your ISP. That information, while you might not care who sees it, is about to become a commodity to be sold and utilized in ways you might not approve of.