Posts by Shanna Hovley

Updates can be frustrating, especially when they come at inconvenient times, but keeping your computer and other technology up-to-date is crucial to protecting yourself from malware. Not too long ago, I had my computer fall prey to a malware attack—and I like to…

Last year, after moving to a new apartment, my computer monitor wouldn’t turn on. At first, I worried that the move damaged my monitor and I would have to make an expensive repair or purchase a new one. I checked the power strip…

As a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students had to stay home for their schooling and use computers or other electronic devices they may or may not have been using before. Even with students returning to school in person, there is…

Our schools are getting more and more tech based. While there are drawbacks to this change, especially in regards to tactile learning, there are plenty of advantages to having tech in schools. So let’s check out some of the great tech that your…

If your kids play video games, and if you’ve read our article about the risks associated with gambling in video games, you might be wary of the term “in-game purchase,” but what does it really mean? What are some tools to keep your…