Ken Colburn

Phoenix

Founder and CEO, Data Doctors Computer Services and Freelance Writer at Freelance

THE Original Data Doctor - Founder/CEO of Data Doctors Computer Services & Data Forensics labs - Media Tech Personality, Wine Lover, golf & travel nut

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Data Doctors: What’s behind Windows blue screen errors

1 week ago | wtop.com | Ken Colburn

Q: What causes the blue screen errors that freezes everything on my Windows computer? A: The blue screen of death — often shortened to BSOD — is Windows’ way of saying something went wrong at a system level, and it had to stop everything to avoid bigger problems. The stark screen is made to look dramatic to ensure that the underlying issue is addressed. Here are some of the more common causes:Faulty or outdated driversThink of drivers as the middlemen between your computer’s hardware and Windows.
Want a smartwatch to pair with your Android phone? Here are the best options

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Ken Colburn

QUESTION:Could you provide some guidance for buying a smartwatch to go with my Android smartphone? There are just too many choices!ANSWER: Smartwatches can be a great companion to your Android phone, but narrowing down your options starts with identifying what you want to get out of it. Are you looking for an extension of your phone to view alerts, respond to texts, or take calls from your wrist? Or is it more about health and fitness tracking, navigation, or contactless payments?
Want a smartwatch to pair with your Android phone? Here are the best options

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ken Colburn

QUESTION:Could you provide some guidance for buying a smartwatch to go with my Android smartphone? There are just too many choices!ANSWER: Smartwatches can be a great companion to your Android phone, but narrowing down your options starts with identifying what you want to get out of it. Are you looking for an extension of your phone to view alerts, respond to texts, or take calls from your wrist? Or is it more about health and fitness tracking, navigation, or contactless payments?
Data Doctors: Best Smartwatches for Android Users

2 weeks ago | wtop.com | Ken Colburn

Q: Could you provide some guidance for buying a smartwatch to go with my Android smartphone? There are just too many choices!A: Smartwatches can be a great companion to your Android phone, but narrowing down your options starts with identifying what you want to get out of it. Are you looking for an extension of your phone — to view alerts, respond to texts, or take calls from your wrist? Or is it more about health and fitness tracking, navigation, or contactless payments?
Preventing 'pig-butchering' and other scams targeting seniors

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Ken Colburn

Many scams target older adults who may be more trusting and less familiar with technology. Red flags of a scam include urgent requests, demands for unusual payment methods, and poor grammar or phrasing in communications. Encourage older adults to be wary of unsolicited contacts and to verify requests for money or information with trusted sources before taking action.
Data Doctors: ‘Pig butchering’ and other scams targeting seniors

2 weeks ago | wtop.com | Ken Colburn

Q: I’m trying to protect my parents from scammers. What are some scams targeting older people? A: Older adults are often a prime target for scammers, and it’s not just by chance. They tend to have larger nest eggs, are more trusting, and may be less familiar with technology. Many scams use fear, urgency, greed or confusion to trick people into handing over money or personal information.
Data Doctors: Signal vs WhatsApp — should you switch? - WTOP News

3 weeks ago | wtop.com | Ken Colburn

Q: What’s the difference between Signal and WhatsApp, and should I switch? A: Until recent news involving the Signal app, it was a relatively unknown messaging platform to many nontechnical users compared to WhatsApp. This is illustrated by comparing the more than 2 billion active users of WhatsApp versus the 40-plus million users of Signal. It’s long been championed by security and privacy experts as a tool journalists have relied on to have secure communications with their sources.
Signal vs. WhatsApp - what's the difference between these messaging apps?

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ken Colburn

Question: What’s the difference between Signal and WhatsApp, and should I switch? Answer: Until recent news involving the Signal app, it was a relatively unknown messaging app compared with WhatsApp to many nontechnical users. This is illustrated by comparing the over 2 billion active users of WhatsApp vs the 40 million-plus users of Signal. It’s long been championed by security and privacy experts as well as a tool journalists have relied on to have secure communications with their sources.
Signal vs. WhatsApp — what's the difference between these messaging apps?

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Ken Colburn

Signal and WhatsApp are both end-to-end encrypted messaging apps, but they differ in ownership and data collection practices. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, collects metadata on users, while Signal, a nonprofit, prioritizes privacy and collects minimal data. Signal offers enhanced privacy features like "Sealed Sender" and photo blurring, while WhatsApp boasts a more polished interface and wider user base. Question: What’s the difference between Signal and WhatsApp, and should I switch?
Signal vs. WhatsApp: Should I switch?

3 weeks ago | ktar.com | Ken Colburn |Arizona Central

Q: What’s the difference between Signal and WhatsApp, and should I switch? A: Until recent news involving the Signal app, it was a relatively unknown messaging app compared to WhatsApp to many non-technical users. This is illustrated by comparing the over 2 billion active users of WhatsApp vs. the 40-plus million users of Signal. It’s long been championed by security and privacy experts as well as a tool journalists have relied on to have secure communications with their sources.