Introduction In recent years, as a computer support consultant, I’ve occasionally had people tell me about a paid support program offered by Microsoft. For a certain fee, a person from Microsoft will remotely access their computer and fix problems. Most of these turn out to be scams. Someone recently told me they were charged over… Continue reading Advanced Tech Support Computer Service Remote Assistance Scam Fraud 800-978-4501 or 212-021-6652
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Your iPhone Does NOT Use More Energy Than Your Refrigerator
Someone recently told me they refuse to purchase an iPhone because they read that the iPhone uses more power than a refrigerator. So, they were determined to purchase another brand of smart phone. Skeptical, I did a Google search and was surprised to find this article in Forbes: “Your iPhone Uses More Energy Than Your Refrigerator.”… Continue reading Your iPhone Does NOT Use More Energy Than Your Refrigerator
University of Iowa Mistakenly Named #1 Party School – With Jimmy Kimmel Video
It’s been widely reported recently that the University of Iowa is the top party school in the nation. This story is actually a misrepresentation for the reasons explained below. Here are some of the media reports on this story: “University of Iowa claims top party school title,” USA Today, 5 August 2013 “University of Iowa… Continue reading University of Iowa Mistakenly Named #1 Party School – With Jimmy Kimmel Video
Microsoft Creates Misleading Ad Comparing Dell Tablet to iPad
In the video below (source), Microsoft compares their tablet platform to the Apple iPad. Some of the essential details about the two devices are left out. The most misleading part of the video is the representation that an iPad is unable to read from an SD media card to import photos. In fact, there is an… Continue reading Microsoft Creates Misleading Ad Comparing Dell Tablet to iPad
Hewlett-Packard System Recovery Computer Restore Media Disks Limited to One Copy Only
In the past, companies would provide system recovery disks (on CD or DVD format) so people could restore a computer in the event of a system failure such as a corrupted operating system, virus infection, or hard drive crash. Depending on the company, you might have received a copy of Windows along with other disks… Continue reading Hewlett-Packard System Recovery Computer Restore Media Disks Limited to One Copy Only
The Correlation Between Nutrition Label Readability and Nutritiousness of Food Products
We’re all familiar with the tricks that some food manufacturers play in attempting to deceive consumers. For example, with products that are high in calories, the nutrition label will list “calories per serving” with unrealistically small portion sizes being considered a serving. Only recently have we begun to see labels stating, “calories per bottle” or… Continue reading The Correlation Between Nutrition Label Readability and Nutritiousness of Food Products
Hacked Email Account Resulting in Fake Appeal From a Friend Asking for Money
This is a fairly common scam, but some may still not be familiar with it so its worth mentioning. You may receive a desperate email from a friend, someone you know, who claims they’ve been mugged or are in some other similar situation and need money from you. Below is an example. You should use… Continue reading Hacked Email Account Resulting in Fake Appeal From a Friend Asking for Money