Latest Articles by Ken Colburn
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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.
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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.
2 weeks 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 weeks 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.
1 month 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.
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Data Doctors: Do card skimmer detection apps work?
Technology has made it easier to steal credit card information using card skimmers at gas stations. There are phone apps you can download to protect yourself from card skimmers — but they have their pros and cons.
1 month ago -
Data Doctors: Understanding short code text messages
Ken Colburn from the Data Doctors lays out the best ways to protect yourself from falling victim to an SMS scam, starting with how to recognize one.
2 months ago -
Data Doctors: Scanners for when the dreaded ‘Check Engine’ light is on
The OBD-II (onboard diagnostics) port — which is usually under the steering wheel — is not just for your mechanic. Many consumer products are available that allow you to get more-detailed information when that light comes on.
2 months ago -
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.
2 months 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 months 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 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.”
3 months ago
