Fearless Computing - Brattleboro, Vermont

01/19/2026

Steve is off of Facebook now, but this page is maintained by his partner, Jen. If you have any questions, go to the www.fearlesscomputingVT.com and all contact information is there. Thanks!

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06/13/2025

With the end of Windows 10 (well, Microsoft "no longer supporting" it) in October, here's something worth considering. Maybe it's time to ditch Windows completely.

The LibreOffice team has joined the End of 10 project to help people move to desktop Linux.

09/07/2024

10/16/2023

Hi, everyone. I know I should probably post here more often, so I'll try and drop more informational helping stuff more frequently. For instance.......if you get solicited via email or pop-up anything that claims to want to "help" you....it's probably a scam. No, there is no such thing as "Windows Tech Support" and no, you don't have a forgotten invoice for Norton Antivirus or Geek Squad. If anyone (other than me or a trusted helper) ever suggests that they need to access your computer...it's a lie. If anyone says "call this number"...it's a lie. Scammers want to push your emotional buttons and encourage you to make rash, impulsive choices.

And if you need confirmation, call, text (802-387-0058) or email me before opening yourself up to exploitation.

04/11/2023

Heads up, good people! I know it's appealing to re-use passwords or use simple ones, but those days are over. If you need help with passwords or password managers, let me know.

Along with the positive aspects of the new generative AI services come new risks. One that’s surfaced is an advanced...

03/10/2023

You read that right: HP can and will render your HP printer inoperable if you don't use HP ink. Ahh, the joys of late-stage capitalism where the customer is a mere annoyance. Consider other brands of printers.

HP's approach to DRM continues rubbing people the wrong way.

03/09/2022

A word to the wise:

Microsoft recently patched some serious security bugs.

01/12/2022

Way too long since I posted here. I'm planning to send a note to all my clients about what 2022 will look like for Fearless Computing. But first, thanks to Susan Avery for bringing this to my attention. Please read this article and see if any of this applies to you. Odds are it's not a worry, but still, it's good practice to update the firmware on all devices, especially networking hardware. Email me if you need help or guidance at [email protected].

Models from Netgear, TP-Link, D-Link thought to be affected

07/07/2021

Windows users: the chip Bill Gates put inside me is instructing me to warn you about this. Run Windows Update immediately.

Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating system.

06/25/2021

If any of you have this kind of backup system, read this and protect your data.

Storage-device maker advises customers to unplug My Book Lives from the Internet ASAP.