In my previous post on how to secure your home network I focused on how to secure your router to reduce the threat to your network. In today’s post I look at what we can do about our own behavior (and other users on our network) to further reduce the risk of breaches of our Continue Reading
Whether we like it or not our home computer networks are under threat. It may be from the teenage hacker around the corner who has just downloaded software that allows them to determine your wireless network password and “borrow” your bandwidth to then illegally download movies. Or, it may be an overseas criminal gang seeking Continue Reading
Over the last few years we have been acquiring items at home to “smarten” things up – from Google’s Home Minis (now rebranded as Nest Mini) to smart bulbs and power outlets. Yesterday our worn out delivery guy dropped off the newest item – the new Chromecast with Google TV (in Sky – i.e. it’s Continue Reading
What do you think about fitness trackers – essential tools for your exercise regime or a waste of money? I have had cause to think about the last holiday season as my tracker died in late October and I needed to decide on my next purchase. I did buy a new one but not without Continue Reading
Do you use a Google Home device or something similar? Many people are cautious about having these devices ‘listening’ in their homes and reject the idea of them outright. We are aware that Google is gathering data on us, but then everyone is gathering data on us from the Shopping Centre operators to the Government Continue Reading
We are not what you would call ‘Luddites’ when it comes to technology but it did take us a long time to stop buying CDs and DVDs! We have quite a large collection of CDs and DVDs. We even have VHS tapes and LPs (records) from years gone by. I think our reluctance to change Continue Reading
We have see many changes in household technology over the years. I remember the days when my mother made mince meat using a manual mincer and washed clothes with an old wringer washing machine. Until about 10 years ago I had a fridge that needed to be manually defrosted every few weeks. If you left Continue Reading
