The internet is an integral part of our lives, and many of us use it constantly throughout the day. But that connectedness has increased the risk of infection by viruses and malware, leading to potential data loss and identity theft. Every internet user should be verse...

High voltage: The current in a lightning bolt can produce tens of thousands of amps and exceed 100,000 volts (Source: Altera/iStockphoto)

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Should I turn my computer off during a lightning storm?

Q: Should I turn my desktop computer off during a lightni...

1) Too many programs are running at the same time.
It is common for users to download utilities, applications, and other programs that run in the background. The more programs that are running – whether you see them or not – the less “attention span” your computer ha...

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How do you turn your iPhone into a wifi hotspot?

Turning your iPhone into a wifi hotspot has many potential benefits. Let's say you're travelling with your iPhone and a Wifi-only iPad, or a MacBook. You're stuck either working offline on the larger-s...