Welcome back to the fold, my friend. While it’s been far too long, I’m hopeful that our delayed separation gave you some time to do the Spring Cleaning we spoke of last time. A great man once mused “a clean desktop reflects a clean mind,” and that adage continues to hold true 10 minutes after it was formed. But what’s that? Your computer continues to run like a brontosaurus through a tar pit? Well then gather around the hearth, because there’s wisdom to be had.
What is Cryptolocker?
You’ve probably heard about Cryptolocker, or one of its numerous variants, in the news. Maybe you’ve heard about it from a friend of a friend who got bit by it. Perhaps you heard about the hospital who got hit. Crypto-based malware is the new hotness in illegal money making these days. The way they work is simple:
Don’t let your iPhone take control of you. Take control of your iPhone. (I’m not sure what that means, but it sounds awesome.)
1. First and foremost, take care of your iPhone (or any phone, for that matter). Don’t just throw it around or throw things at it. Slap a screen protector on it, and encase it in something that’s not a used plastic baggie. (Where to buy?) Wipe your hands of dirt + food before tapping on it. Once you’ve mastered that, you’ve not only entered adulthood, but you can read on to #2.
Sometimes the simplest features of technology – the ones you think EVERYONE knows – should be mentioned. Because, well, not everyone knows. Here are my top 5 favorite technology tricks (or shortcuts!), that I use on the daily:
1. I’m in Outlook, I’ve composed my email, now I’m going to smack down on that special combo of Alt + S to Send my message. I rely only on this keyboard shortcut to send email; ain’t nobody got time for mousing around.
