Computers for Seniors

06/17/2026

Malwarebytes shows Instamed, a major company, has an insecure website! And they are storing my credit card data! I am getting rid of it tomorrow. My drs office put my information in it. They need to test every page of that website!

06/15/2026

The Windows 11 June 2026 security update (KB5094126) is actively causing critical boot failures (Blue Screens of Death like error 0xc0430001), BitLocker recovery loops, and system freezes a few minutes after startup. The issue stems from a conflict involving Secure Boot background tasks and low storage capacity in the EFI System Partition (ESP), heavily impacting laptop users (especially HP and Dell machines)

06/15/2026

My secret to working full time going to school and running two side businesses is this calendar!!

06/15/2026

05/24/2026

Tired of missing or being late to appointments? Can't set appointments because your paper calendar is at home? Max Out This Digital Calendar's Benefits. In this calendar, for example, every light green color has a medical meaning. So I can easily find my drs. appointments. We can set your own colors so that you can be a powerhouse with your time. People wonder how I can manage working full time, running 2 businesses, go to school and find time for fun. This is my secret. Not all calendars are are useful and easy to use like this one. Let me show you how to be most productive! Time is money.

05/22/2026

Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice

05/16/2026

Let me tell you about my cancelation policy

05/02/2026

This is my first Computers for Seniors client, Al Aprill . I did my first website for him. And now I did another website for him as well. We have become really good friends besides him, being my client.

He has grown so much over the years. He was leery of computers. Now he has an iPad as well as a brand new laptop which I setup and secured for him. I love seeing him grow and so happy with technology. It's more than just getting paid. It's being able to help people and make them happy. That gives me great joy!!

02/06/2026

In early February 2026, Google released data confirming that more than 40% of active Android devices worldwide are at risk from malware and spyware because they no longer receive critical security updates.

The vulnerability is largely due to software fragmentation and the end of official support for older operating systems:

Unsupported Versions: Google ended security support for Android 12 and older versions last year, with the final patches for Android 12 issued in March 2025.

Protected Devices: Only approximately 58% of active phones currently run Android 13 or newer, which are the only versions still receiving regular security fixes.

Adoption Rates: According to the latest distribution data from December, the newest version—Android 16—is only on 7.5% of devices, while Android 15 and 14 account for 19.3% and 17.9% respectively.

The Risks
Because these older devices cannot receive patches, they are "sitting ducks" for advanced cyberattacks, including:

Banking Trojans: Malware designed to drain financial accounts by stealing credentials.

Spyloan Apps: Predatory software that harvests personal data for extortion.

Zero-Click Exploits: Vulnerabilities like "Pixnapping" that allow hackers to snoop on screens without any user interaction.

How to Protect Your Device
Check your version: Open Settings > About Phone > Android Version to see if you are running at least Android 13.
Install updates: If an update is available, use the official Android update guide to install it immediately.
Use Play Protect: Ensure Google Play Protect is enabled in the Play Store settings to scan for malicious apps.
Consider upgrading: If your phone cannot update to Android 13 or higher, security experts recommend replacing it with a modern device that offers longer support (some newer models now provide up to seven years of updates).