Ken Colburn
Latest Articles by Ken Colburn
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Should you turn off your computer every night or leave it on?
If you use your computer for a short period every day, turning it off when you’re done probably makes sense. For just about everyone else, it can get more complicated.
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How do you know if your room in Airbnb or hotel has hidden camera?
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn has some tips on locating hidden cameras in any rental property or unit in which you are staying. Find out which are the best products and methods to detect video recording equipment.
2 weeks ago -
Data Doctors: Tech for expectant mothers
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn offers some tips on safety when it comes to technology and apps for expectant mothers.
2 weeks ago -
How to test whether your employees will fall for a phishing scam
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn offers some tips on how to make sure your business can secure itself from a phishing attack, and find some free tools.
3 weeks ago -
Data Doctors: Privacy tips for using your smart speaker
One of the potential tradeoffs when you start adding skills to your Echo is sharing personal information. But you do have some control over what is shared.
1 month ago -
Data Doctors: When to upgrade to a 5G phone
When should you upgrade to a 5G phone? Unless you’re a “bleeding edge” technology consumer that lives or works in a high density area of one of the few cities that even has 5G coverage, you’re probably better off waiting.
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Data Doctors: Internet speed testing tips
There are few things these days as frustrating as a slow internet connection, especially when you’re paying for a “fast connection.” The Data Doctor’s Ken Colburn offers up some tips on how to find a workaround for crawling internet speeds.
2 months ago -
Data Doctors: Which web browser is the best?
It’s common for users to simply use whatever comes preloaded on the computer, but there can be significant differences in security, features and performance if you switch to one of the many alternative options available.
2 months ago -
Column: Samsung Galaxy S10 vs. Google Pixel 3
Anyone looking for the best in class in the Android world will likely land on this question, and, frankly, you can’t go wrong with either of these handsets. But the Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn breaks down the differences.
2 months ago -
What to know about mobile device tracking options
All of your mobile devices are much more vulnerable to being lost or stolen, so planning ahead is really smart. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn has some tips on how to keep track of your device if it goes missing.
2 months ago -
Worried about your child’s ID being stolen? Here’s what to know
It’s easy to think that identity theft is only a problem for adults, but statistics from last year reveal that it’s twice as likely that a child’s ID is stolen over an adult’s. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn has some advice.
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Data Doctors: The bad news about unwanted calls (and tips for handling them)
If it seems like you’re getting a lot more calls that are either a robocall, a scammer or someone trying to sell you something, you’re not imagining it. The percentage of calls has risen steeply of late, and it’s getting worse. Here’s what you need to know.
3 months ago -
Data Doctors: Maximize your business with free website audit tools
Most small businesses can benefit simply by taking advantage of free analytics and auditing tools available and spending the time to learn how to use them.
3 months ago -
Data Doctors: Will 5G increase cancer risk?
The concerns about cellular technology causing cancer go back decades. How real are they? Will 5G make things worse? Ken Colburn, of the Data Doctors, breaks down what we know and what we don’t.
3 months ago -
Column: Windows 7 ‘end of life’ options
Windows 7 will no longer be supported for free starting Jan. 15, 2020. For most people, the best solution is to switch to Windows 10. But if you need other options, Ken Colburn, of the Data Doctors, lays them out.
3 months ago
