How can I stop using Adobe Flash?
Episode 1118RoyOrange County, CARoy keeps getting requests to update Flash when listening to podcasts. And it always crashes. Leo says he hates Adobe Flash with a PASSION and everyone uses it, so he's...
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Should I install the latest Java update?
Episode 1155DanWoodland Hills, CADan has been getting messages to update Java, but he's worried about security. Leo says that since Dan uses Windows XP, there is a security issue because Microsoft...
View ArticleIs Java's Kommodia safe to install?
Episode 1165MarkSanta Ana, CAMark hears that when downloading Java, junkware downloads with it. Leo says that Java is now being bundled with adware, so he should make sure he unchecks the option....
View ArticleDid I get malware from Java?
Episode 1207KirkCrestline, CAKirk downloaded a Java upgrade and now all his shortcuts go to an exe file. Leo suspects that Kirk got nailed by malware.There are plenty of security flaws in Java but it...
View ArticleHow can I reset my Android phone?
Episode 1236PhillipAnaheim, CAPhillip has a Motorola Moto G through Cricket and he's been playing with his phone and put it into a Java runtime mode called ART. Leo says that's a fiddler. He'll have to...
View ArticleOracle v. Google Case Being Decided by People Who Don't Understand the...
Episode 1288Oracle is suing Google for 9.3 Billion over the use of Java in the Android operating system. Java was written by Sun Microsystems which had been acquired by Oracle. The claim is that Google...
View ArticleHow can I program data on Google Maps?
Episode 1310NickThousand Oaks, CANick's uncle has a bunch of certifications and wants to map out what people make all over the country to figure out what he's worth. Leo says that using Google Maps API...
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Have I been hacked?
Episode 1395CarlosJersey City, CACarlos is getting a popup telling him he's been hacked. He's got OS X Lion on his Mac. Leo says that there's a new thing called "ScareWare" which makes people think...
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Should I get Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials?
Episode 1395GloriaNorth Hollywood, CAGloria uses Windows 7 and she's confused whether she uses Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials. Leo says that for Windows 7, she'll need Security...
View ArticleAre Java updates safe?
Episode 1397GeorgeCaliforniaGeorge wants to know if he should update his Java? Is it OK to update? Jason says that it's often OK to ignore them, but if it's an important security update, or if it's...
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Why doesn't my browser work?
Episode 1470KristiApple Valley, CAKristi is having trouble with Firefox loading. Leo says it's likely a problem with an extension. She should start up Firefox without the extensions, and it's likely...
View ArticleIs Java's Kommodia safe to install?
Episode 1165MarkSanta Ana, CAMark hears that when downloading Java, junkware downloads with it. Leo says that Java is now being bundled with adware, so he should make sure he unchecks the option....
View ArticleDid I get malware from Java?
Episode 1207KirkCrestline, CAKirk downloaded a Java upgrade and now all his shortcuts go to an exe file. Leo suspects that Kirk got nailed by malware.There are plenty of security flaws in Java but it...
View ArticleHow can I reset my Android phone?
Episode 1236PhillipAnaheim, CAPhillip has a Motorola Moto G through Cricket and he's been playing with his phone and put it into a Java runtime mode called ART. Leo says that's a fiddler. He'll have to...
View ArticleOracle v. Google Case Being Decided by People Who Don't Understand the...
Episode 1288Oracle is suing Google for 9.3 Billion over the use of Java in the Android operating system. Java was written by Sun Microsystems which had been acquired by Oracle. The claim is that Google...
View ArticleHow can I program data on Google Maps?
Episode 1310NickThousand Oaks, CANick's uncle has a bunch of certifications and wants to map out what people make all over the country to figure out what he's worth. Leo says that using Google Maps API...
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Have I been hacked?
Episode 1395CarlosJersey City, CACarlos is getting a popup telling him he's been hacked. He's got OS X Lion on his Mac. Leo says that there's a new thing called "ScareWare" which makes people think...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Should I get Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials?
Episode 1395GloriaNorth Hollywood, CAGloria uses Windows 7 and she's confused whether she uses Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials. Leo says that for Windows 7, she'll need Security...
View ArticleAre Java updates safe?
Episode 1397GeorgeCaliforniaGeorge wants to know if he should update his Java? Is it OK to update? Jason says that it's often OK to ignore them, but if it's an important security update, or if it's...
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Why doesn't my browser work?
Episode 1470KristiApple Valley, CAKristi is having trouble with Firefox loading. Leo says it's likely a problem with an extension. She should start up Firefox without the extensions, and it's likely...
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