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Scam Email Tests
Scam emails are often ridiculously easy to spot if you know what to look for. Check out our scam email examples and test your knowledge.
Quick Reference Guides
We have compiled a handy list of resources to help you learn how to use popular software, and protect yourself, your family, or your business from online threats.
Online File Backup
To help protect your files, we strongly recommend an online backup (in addition to a local backup). Some popular online backup and file storage vendors are Carbonite, iCloud, Google Drive, iDrive.
Free Online Virus Scan for your Computer, Phone or Home Network
Think you might have a virus? Use this free tool to scan your computer, and repair any infections it finds.
Free Malware Scanner & Remover
MalwareBytes is a great free tool (they also offer a paid version), that can help rid your computer of spyware and other malicious bugs.
Free Pop-Up Blocker
Stop pop-ups on your computer and other devices with AdBlock Plus.
Free Security Scan for Your Computer
Just click the link, above, scroll down the page, and click “Proceed”, then click “All Service Ports”. If the scan finds any vulnerabilities, it will describe them for you.
Internet Speed Test
Check your Internet connection speed with this free test.
How to Protect Your Computers and Data From Power Problems
This is a report we created to help our clients better understand how to protect their computers from power problems, such as power spike, power sags, blackouts, brownouts, etc.
How Stuff Works
There are all kinds of good info on this site, including many technical and household topics.
Where to Recycle Your Old Cell Phone (No Charge)
Verizon Wireless Stores
Where to Recycle Used Batteries (No Charge)
(please check with your local store to ensure they are participating)
Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Ikea, Target, Walmart
Where to Recycle Computers, Monitors, Printers, etc.
Rapid Recycle 925-671-8008
5292 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco, CA 94553
ewasteCollective 415-883-1428
620 Page Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
How to Reduce the Amount of Junk Mail, Phone Solicitations, & Email Advertising
Many legitimate marketers update their lists to respect the wishes of people who don’t want to receive unsolicited emails, phone calls or mail.
Remove your email address here
Remove your mailing address here
Sign up for the Federal Do Not Call List here
Your information will be added to the Federal Do Not Call List, to stop most legitimate telemarketing calls.