Ken Colburn
Latest Articles by Ken Colburn
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Data Doctors: How to know if hackers have your passwords
Data breaches are all too common now. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn shares some useful tools to help you find out which of your email addresses and passwords have been compromised.
5 days ago -
What to know about email encryption options
Email continues to be the most common communication channel for small businesses to interact with their clients, but it’s also one of the least secure. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn has advice on your email encryption needs.
2 weeks ago -
Data Doctors: Should you use a VPN on your phone?
There are a number of reasons for using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), especially for mobile devices, such as laptops, smartphones and tablets. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn breaks it down.
3 weeks ago -
Data Doctors: New Year’s Tech Resolutions
From improving your passwords to limiting your screen time, Data Doctor Ken Colburn offers his New Year’s tech resolutions.
4 weeks ago -
Wading through streaming TV options
There’s never been a better time to consider switching to a streaming TV service because of all of the great choices, but the downside to so many choices is that it can make the decision much more complicated and confusing. Ken Colburn of Data Doctors is here to help.
1 month ago -
Ring in 2019 with a transition from Windows to Mac
If you do your homework before attempting to make the switch, the transition should go much smoother with fewer “surprises.”
1 month ago -
The lowdown on USB security keys
USB keys are the next step in the back-and-forth between cybercriminals and those who try to foil them. Ken Colburn, of the Data Doctors, explains what it entails.
2 months ago -
Considerations for switching from iPhone to Android
As the sophistication of smartphones improves, some of the previous gaps between the brands and platforms has narrowed. And now that Google is building their own hardware, the tight integration Apple has always provided is now available to Android users.
2 months ago -
What to know about SIM hijacking
People rely on smartphones. A lot. This level of reliance is why a relatively simple but effective scam known as SIM swapping or SIM hijacking has been on the rise. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn explains the scam.
2 months ago -
Can Google Chrome browser extensions be dangerous?
One of the many reasons that Google’s Chrome browser has become the most popular browser in the world includes the ability to add new functionality through extensions. But, Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn warns users to pay attention.
2 months ago -
What to know about your personal information on ‘the dark web’
A service being offered by various security companies is a “dark web scan,” which sounds pretty impressive based on the name. But, is that something you should get for yourself? Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn explains.
2 months ago -
Have a rental property? Here’s how to stay connected with smart devices
With the expansive choices in home-monitoring systems, what types of remote monitoring devices are the best for vacation rental properties? Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn has these recommendations.
3 months ago -
Data Doctors: What are Google Beacons?
What will Google Beacons do for your business, and why were they even sent to you? Ken Colburn of Data Doctors has the answer.
3 months ago -
Which is best for iPhone users: Apple Maps or Google Maps?
Google Maps has been the standard-bearer since its launch in 2005 but Apple has done a lot to catch up with Google in the past six years. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn weighs the pros and cons of the two navigation apps.
3 months ago -
Data Doctors: What to do if you fall for a Microsoft support scam
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn explains how Microsoft support scammers convince people that they have computer problems and what you can do if you’re scammed.
3 months ago
