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Talkin' tech with Jeff Carney every Thursday at 7:45am CST. You can listen live at Player | KFGO The Mighty 790

DarkHorse IT and KFGO have partnered up to bring you this blog and radio segment. We will cover everything from useful tips and applications to up-to-date knowledge on what's happening in the world of the internet, artificial intelligence, smartphones, and cybersecurity. If you need assistance, we support both business and residential clients. Please contact Dark Horse IT for all your IT needs.

An In-Depth Guide to Setting Up and Maximizing Bitwarden for Individual Users Bitwarden is a powerful solution for securing your digital information. This detailed guide will help you fully understand and utilize this essential password… … Continue reading "An In-Depth Guide to Setting Up and Maximizing Bitwarden for Individual Users"
IT security tips Everyday Security Tips: What We Do for Our Clients (And You Should Too!) At DarkHorse IT, we’re big believers in making cybersecurity simple and approachable. Whether you’re working from home, running a small business, or just… … Continue reading "Everyday Security Tips: What We Do for Our Clients (And You Should Too!)"
Person at a digital crossroads choosing Firefox over Chrome, symbolizing online privacy and security. Why Now Is a Good Time to Stop Using Google Chrome And Why We’re Recommending Firefox (or Anything That Still Supports uBlock Origin) Let’s get straight to the point: Google Chrome has stopped supporting… … Continue reading "Why Now Is a Good Time to Stop Using Google Chrome"
📊 What Do All Those Computer Specs Really Mean? Let’s Break It Down 🛠️ You’re standing in an electronics store, looking at a row of computers. Every label seems to shout specs at you—“Intel i7!” “256GB SSD!”… … Continue reading "📊 What Do All Those Computer Specs Really Mean? Let’s Break It Down 🛠️"
Modern EDR Security McAfee, Norton, Webroot, and Trend Micro Are Outdated—Here’s What You Need Instead For years, traditional antivirus software like McAfee, Norton, Webroot, and Trend Micro ruled the cybersecurity world. But as cyber threats continue to evolve,… … Continue reading "McAfee, Norton, Webroot, and Trend Micro Are Outdated—Here’s What You Need Instead"
Avoiding the Risks of Online File Conversion: Safe Desktop Alternatives With the increasing convenience of online file converters, it’s no wonder so many people use them. However, these sites can be dangerous. Many… … Continue reading "Avoiding the Risks of Online File Conversion: Safe Desktop Alternatives"
BleachBit: The Data Shredder So Good, Even Politicians Trust It 😉 There’s nothing quite like discovering a new piece of software by watching it make headlines in a political scandal. That’s exactly how I… … Continue reading "BleachBit: The Data Shredder So Good, Even Politicians Trust It 😉"
Top 5 Simple Steps to Speed Up Your Slow Computer Is your computer running at a snail’s pace? Before you consider replacing it, try these top 5 quick fixes to speed things up!… … Continue reading "Top 5 Simple Steps to Speed Up Your Slow Computer"
The Tor Network: What It Is, How It Works, and Why People Use It The internet you use every day—Google, Facebook, Amazon—is just the surface of a much larger digital world. Beneath that surface lies the deep… … Continue reading "The Tor Network: What It Is, How It Works, and Why People Use It"
A person sitting in a cozy coffee shop using a laptop, with a glowing green shield icon above the laptop symbolizing a secure VPN connection. The background features a barista, a coffee machine, and coffee cups, creating a relaxed, modern atmosphere. Do You Need a VPN? Understanding the Different Types and Their Uses In today’s digital world, privacy and security are more important than ever. One tool that can help protect your data and privacy is… … Continue reading "Do You Need a VPN? Understanding the Different Types and Their Uses"
Urgent Netgear Security Alert - Patch Now! Graphic showing a warning triangle, a router icon, and cybersecurity symbols to emphasize the importance of updating Netgear routers to prevent hacking. Urgent Netgear Router Security Update – Patch Now & Secure Your Network! If you own a Netgear Nighthawk gaming router, stop what you’re doing and update your firmware immediately. Netgear has released patches for critical… … Continue reading "Urgent Netgear Router Security Update – Patch Now & Secure Your Network!"
A sleek modern laptop displaying a local AI chat interface labeled 'DeepSeek,' with the LM Studio logo visible on the screen. A padlock icon nearby symbolizes privacy, and the 'No Internet' symbol (Wi-Fi crossed out) emphasizes offline functionality. The background features futuristic neural network graphics and circuitry, reinforcing themes of security and high-tech AI. Run AI Locally: Exploring DeepSeek and LM Studio for Private AI Chatbots AI is evolving fast, and one of the biggest trends in 2024 is running AI models locally—without needing an internet connection. One of… … Continue reading "Run AI Locally: Exploring DeepSeek and LM Studio for Private AI Chatbots"
The Power of RSS Readers: Simplify Your Knowledge and Stay Informed In this week's blog post, let's dive into something that has completely changed how I consume information and stay up to date: RSS… … Continue reading "The Power of RSS Readers: Simplify Your Knowledge and Stay Informed"
An illustration of a desktop screen displaying a suspicious Wave Browser interface filled with pop-ups and warning icons, with trusted browser logos like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Brave in the foreground, surrounded by clean and secure visuals. A subtle spy silhouette in the background hints at privacy concerns. Beware of Wave Browser: What You Need to Know About Your Web Browser When I visit clients’ homes and offices, I often come across a mysterious web browser called Wave Browser installed on their computers. Most… … Continue reading "Beware of Wave Browser: What You Need to Know About Your Web Browser"
A vibrant and visually dynamic illustration of an older desktop computer revitalized with a modern operating system. The scene highlights the transformation, featuring an Ubuntu logo subtly integrated into the background, with colorful elements representing streaming, web browsing, and office productivity tools. The focus is on breathing new life into older hardware with a sleek and modern touch. Windows 10 is Expiring: Is There a Free Alternative to Windows 11, I don’t want to buy a new computer. As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life this October, many users face a big decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or explore other options. While… … Continue reading "Windows 10 is Expiring: Is There a Free Alternative to Windows 11, I don’t want to buy a new computer."
Robbie Daniels, host of the Morning Show on KFGO, posing in the studio with Jeff Carney, owner of DarkHorse IT, in front of microphones and monitors. Rapid-Fire Q&A with Jeff Carney: Get to Know the Man Behind DarkHorse IT This week on KFGO, we took a different approach to IT advice—rapid-fire Q&A with Jeff Carney, the owner of DarkHorse IT. Jeff answered… … Continue reading "Rapid-Fire Q&A with Jeff Carney: Get to Know the Man Behind DarkHorse IT"
A festive holiday living room featuring Christmas decorations and smart IoT devices, such as smart speakers and lights, connected to a glowing Wi-Fi network symbol for secure connectivity. How to Safely Connect Your New IoT Devices Without Putting Your Network at Risk 🎁 The holidays are here, and many of us have unwrapped shiny new IoT (Internet of Things) devices. From smart toasters to smart… … Continue reading "How to Safely Connect Your New IoT Devices Without Putting Your Network at Risk"
Digital illustration featuring tools for PDF editing, image editing, video trimming, and AI writing, displayed on a laptop screen surrounded by vibrant, colorful icons representing creativity and productivity. Discover TinyWow: A Free Online Resource for PDFs, Images, Writing, and More TinyWow is a powerful online resource. An online platform that offers a wide array of tools for handling PDFs, images, videos, writing, and… … Continue reading "Discover TinyWow: A Free Online Resource for PDFs, Images, Writing, and More"
Futuristic digital landscape featuring a quantum computer chip, an AI neural network, and a secure lock symbol representing encryption. Computer Security News You Missed Because of the UnitedHealth CEO Assassination While the tragic assassination of UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty gripped the nation, monumental advancements in the world of computer security and AI quietly… … Continue reading "Computer Security News You Missed Because of the UnitedHealth CEO Assassination"
Depicts a PC that is infected with ransomware. Ransomware: What to Do If You Get It and How to Avoid It What is Ransomware, and Should You Be Concerned? Ransomware is the ultimate nightmare for anyone who values their data. This malicious software locks… … Continue reading "Ransomware: What to Do If You Get It and How to Avoid It"
Speed Up and Secure Your Internet: A Thanksgiving Tech Tip from DarkHorse IT Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DarkHorse IT! As you reflect on the blessings in your life this season, why not take… … Continue reading "Speed Up and Secure Your Internet: A Thanksgiving Tech Tip from DarkHorse IT"
Holiday Shopping Tips Tech-Savvy Tips for Holiday Shopping and Shipping in 2024 The holiday season is the perfect time to leverage technology to save money, time, and avoid the hassle of long lines—especially at the… … Continue reading "Tech-Savvy Tips for Holiday Shopping and Shipping in 2024"
LibreOffice Looking for a Free Microsoft Office Alternative? Try LibreOffice Microsoft Office has long been a staple in productivity software, but it’s not the only choice. For those seeking a powerful, fully-featured alternative… … Continue reading "Looking for a Free Microsoft Office Alternative? Try LibreOffice"
Download Social Media The Ultimate Guide to Backing Up Your Social Media Accounts Social media has become an essential part of our lives, holding years of memories, messages, and shared experiences. Imagine losing access to all… … Continue reading "The Ultimate Guide to Backing Up Your Social Media Accounts"
TeraCopy, plus a Nvidia security update One of Our Favorite Free Software Utilities. And of Course, a Security Alert: Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in All Nvidia GeForce GPUs – Update Your Drivers Now! Recently, Nvidia announced a serious security issue affecting all GeForce graphics card users. Several critical vulnerabilities were discovered in Nvidia’s display drivers, requiring… … Continue reading "One of Our Favorite Free Software Utilities. And of Course, a Security Alert: Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in All Nvidia GeForce GPUs – Update Your Drivers Now!"
data breach Data Breaches Fueling Advanced Email Scams: What You Need to Know Data breaches are more than just a risk; they’ve become an almost constant threat. With massive leaks like the National Public Database (NPD)… … Continue reading "Data Breaches Fueling Advanced Email Scams: What You Need to Know"
Canva, what is it? What is Canva and Why You Should Consider Using It If you're looking for an easy way to create professional-looking designs without spending a fortune or hours learning complicated software, Canva is the… … Continue reading "What is Canva and Why You Should Consider Using It"
Email Reputation Is Your Professional Email Hitting the Mark? Test Your Email Reputation Now! If you’re using a professional email with a custom domain, like @darkhorseit.com, you want to ensure your emails are being delivered where they… … Continue reading "Is Your Professional Email Hitting the Mark? Test Your Email Reputation Now!"
Title: Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths Busted: What You Really Need to Know to Stay Safe Online In this blog post, we’re busting the top 5 cybersecurity myths we hear most often, so you can stay informed and protected! Myth… … Continue reading "Title: Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths Busted: What You Really Need to Know to Stay Safe Online"
Buying a New or Used PC: What the Specs Mean and How to Choose Wisely When shopping for a new or used PC, understanding the specs is crucial. Whether you're after a new machine or a refurbished one,… … Continue reading "Buying a New or Used PC: What the Specs Mean and How to Choose Wisely"
Protect Your Social Media from Hackers: There Is No 1-800 Number for Help What happens if your social media account gets hacked? One of the most startling realizations is that there’s no 1-800 number to call… … Continue reading "Protect Your Social Media from Hackers: There Is No 1-800 Number for Help"
The Wayback Machine What Is the Wayback Machine and How Can You Use It? What exactly is the Wayback Machine, and how can you use it to your advantage? Let’s dive in! What Is the Wayback Machine?… … Continue reading "What Is the Wayback Machine and How Can You Use It?"
Learn how to use ChatGPT How ChatGPT Can Simplify Your Life: Practical Uses and Tips What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a virtual assistant that understands and responds to questions in plain language. It's like having an all-in-one assistant… … Continue reading "How ChatGPT Can Simplify Your Life: Practical Uses and Tips"
Scan your documents and fax it for free on your phone Faxing in 2024: How to Send a Fax Without a Fax Machine (Yes, It’s Possible!) Faxing feels like one of those outdated technologies that belong in a museum next to the rotary phone and floppy disks. The youth… … Continue reading "Faxing in 2024: How to Send a Fax Without a Fax Machine (Yes, It’s Possible!)"
Fix slow Mac's and PC's Fixing the Spinning Beachball of Death in Macs and Slow PCs: Why Your Storage Might Be to Blame If you're a Mac user, you've probably encountered the dreaded "spinning beachball of death." Or perhaps you're a PC user who has noticed… … Continue reading "Fixing the Spinning Beachball of Death in Macs and Slow PCs: Why Your Storage Might Be to Blame"
Secure your Facebook Don’t Lose Control of Your Facebook Account to Hackers: Here’s How to Lock It Down We’ve all heard the horror stories: a friend’s Facebook account gets hacked, scammers take over, and suddenly, their profile, pages, and groups are… … Continue reading "Don’t Lose Control of Your Facebook Account to Hackers: Here’s How to Lock It Down"
Social Security Hack Protecting Your Financial Future After the Social Security Hack The recent Social Security hack has sent shockwaves across the nation, putting millions at risk of identity theft and financial fraud. National Public… … Continue reading "Protecting Your Financial Future After the Social Security Hack"
321 Backup Rule The 3-2-1 Rule for Backups: Best Practices to Keep Your Data Safe In today's digital age, data is one of the most valuable assets for both businesses and individuals. From irreplaceable family photos to critical… … Continue reading "The 3-2-1 Rule for Backups: Best Practices to Keep Your Data Safe"
spot a fake usb drive Don’t Get Duped: Test Your USB Drive’s True Capacity with a free utility (ValiDrive) Falling victim to counterfeit or fraudulent storage devices can be a nightmare. Imagine purchasing a 2TB drive at a great price, only to… … Continue reading "Don’t Get Duped: Test Your USB Drive’s True Capacity with a free utility (ValiDrive)"
NSA Best Practices Tips NSA’s Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network As our homes become increasingly connected, ensuring the security of our home networks is more critical than ever. The National Security Agency (NSA)… … Continue reading "NSA’s Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network"
Privacy and Security Boost Your Online Privacy: Disable Third-Party Cookies, Block Ads, and Evaluate Their Impact with Forensic Tools Understanding Cookies Cookies are small pieces of data stored by your web browser that help websites remember information about your visit. They can… … Continue reading "Boost Your Online Privacy: Disable Third-Party Cookies, Block Ads, and Evaluate Their Impact with Forensic Tools"
Layered Security The Importance of Layered Security: Protecting Your Business in the Digital Age In today's interconnected world, the threat landscape is constantly evolving. Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeting businesses of all sizes. To stay ahead… … Continue reading "The Importance of Layered Security: Protecting Your Business in the Digital Age"
Pollyfill.io threat Urgent Security Alert: Internet Users at Risk Due to Compromised Polyfill.io In recent days, our team at DarkHorse IT has been alerted to a significant cybersecurity threat affecting nearly everyone using the internet. The… … Continue reading "Urgent Security Alert: Internet Users at Risk Due to Compromised Polyfill.io"
Secure IoT devices Securing Your Smart Home: Best Practices for Connecting IoT Devices The allure of smart devices in our homes is undeniable. From smart thermostats and security cameras to voice-activated assistants and smart refrigerators, these… … Continue reading "Securing Your Smart Home: Best Practices for Connecting IoT Devices"
New unpatched vulnerability Security Researchers Discover Another Vulnerability Similar to Last Week’s Following the recent revelation and rapid exploitation of CVE-2024-30078, security researchers have discovered yet another critical vulnerability in the Windows operating system. This… … Continue reading "Security Researchers Discover Another Vulnerability Similar to Last Week’s"
Time to run updates Why It’s Critical to Update Your Windows Now: The Danger of CVE-2024-30078 In the realm of cybersecurity, vigilance is key. This past week, a particularly alarming vulnerability was revealed and patched during Microsoft’s latest update… … Continue reading "Why It’s Critical to Update Your Windows Now: The Danger of CVE-2024-30078"
Firewall The Importance of Firewalls: Why Your Home or Business Needs One What is a Firewall? In today's digital age, protecting your data is more critical than ever. A firewall is a security device that… … Continue reading "The Importance of Firewalls: Why Your Home or Business Needs One"
Upcoming Update Problem Major Upcoming Privacy and Security Vulnerability to be Rolled Out by Microsoft Microsoft is set to introduce a new feature called Copilot+ Recall in Windows 11, which is raising significant privacy and security concerns. This… … Continue reading "Major Upcoming Privacy and Security Vulnerability to be Rolled Out by Microsoft"
Organize Photos How to Spring Clean Your Digital Life: Organizing Photos and Removing Duplicates Spring is the perfect time to declutter, and that includes your digital life. One of the biggest culprits of digital clutter is our… … Continue reading "How to Spring Clean Your Digital Life: Organizing Photos and Removing Duplicates"
Fake Virus Alert Beware of Fake Virus Alert Scams: Protect Your Data and Finances In today’s digital age, cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to deceive users and steal their data. One common tactic is the fake… … Continue reading "Beware of Fake Virus Alert Scams: Protect Your Data and Finances"
Full Harddrive Why is My Computer So Slow? Debunking Common Myths and Finding Real Solutions It's a common story: you buy a brand-new computer, and it's blazing fast. But over time, it starts to slow down, and you… … Continue reading "Why is My Computer So Slow? Debunking Common Myths and Finding Real Solutions"
WiFi Optimize Optimizing Your WiFi: Choosing Between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bands In today's hyper-connected world, a reliable and fast internet connection is more critical than ever. One of the fundamental decisions you can make… … Continue reading "Optimizing Your WiFi: Choosing Between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bands"
Email Domain Security Protecting Your Email Domain: The Importance of DMARC, DKIM, and SPF In the digital age, securing your email domain is as crucial as locking your doors at night. Without proper security measures, you're leaving… … Continue reading "Protecting Your Email Domain: The Importance of DMARC, DKIM, and SPF"
ai scam awareness Protecting Yourself from AI Scams: Essential Tips from DarkHorse IT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming our world, offering innovative solutions in creativity, productivity, and problem-solving. However, its capabilities also extend to creating sophisticated… … Continue reading "Protecting Yourself from AI Scams: Essential Tips from DarkHorse IT"
Reliable WiFi Staying Safe and Connected: Essential Wi-Fi Tips for Guests and Businesses In today's digital age, access to the internet is almost as necessary as any other utility. Whether you're a guest at a hotel… … Continue reading "Staying Safe and Connected: Essential Wi-Fi Tips for Guests and Businesses"
Backups Backups: What Is the Right Backup for You? In today's digital age, data loss is a real and daunting risk, whether it's due to hardware failure, cyber-attacks, or just plain human… … Continue reading "Backups: What Is the Right Backup for You?"
Is There a Security Concern When Donating, Selling, or Disposing of Old Smartphones and Computers? In the age of rapid technological advancement, devices like smartphones and computers become obsolete at an unprecedented pace. Consequently, many of us are… … Continue reading "Is There a Security Concern When Donating, Selling, or Disposing of Old Smartphones and Computers?"
Stopped Botnet connections This screenshot from our very own firewall shows us stopping multiple botnet connections in their tracks! If it can happen to us, it’s likely happening to you—most times, without any clue. 🛡️💡 What is a botnet? Think of it as a covert army, consisting of thousands, sometimes millions, of internet-connected devices. These devices are commandeered… … Continue reading "This screenshot from our very own firewall shows us stopping multiple botnet connections in their tracks! If it can happen to us, it’s likely happening to you—most times, without any clue. 🛡️💡"
My Computer is Slow or Not Working Correctly: Repair or Replace? Facing a sluggish or malfunctioning computer can be a source of frustration, leaving you wondering whether it's time to shell out for repairs… … Continue reading "My Computer is Slow or Not Working Correctly: Repair or Replace?"
Should We Pay for Antivirus Software? In an age where digital threats are becoming more sophisticated and pervasive, the question of whether to invest in antivirus software is more… … Continue reading "Should We Pay for Antivirus Software?"
Protect Your Email: Your First Line of Cyber Defense In today's digital age, email is more than just a tool for communication; it's the gateway to our online identity. From personal correspondences… … Continue reading "Protect Your Email: Your First Line of Cyber Defense"
🚨📱 #TechTip from #DarkHorseIT 🚀 Amid the current AT&T nationwide outage, staying connected is crucial. Here’s how you can. Here's how you can enable Wi-Fi calling on your devices to keep your communications seamless. Whether you're using an Android or an iPhone,… … Continue reading "🚨📱 #TechTip from #DarkHorseIT 🚀 Amid the current AT&T nationwide outage, staying connected is crucial. Here’s how you can."
Unlock the Potential of Microsoft 365 Unlock Features You May Not Know You’re Already Paying For: Creating Unlimited Email Addresses in Microsoft 365 In the vast landscape of digital tools and subscriptions, it's easy to overlook the full array… … Continue reading "Unlock Features You May Not Know You’re Already Paying For:"
Wi-Fi Tips and Tricks Maximize Your Wi-Fi Connection: Essential Tips and Tools In today’s connected world, a fast and reliable Wi-Fi connection is more important than ever. Whether you’re working from home, streaming your favorite… … Continue reading "Maximize Your Wi-Fi Connection: Essential Tips and Tools"
Secure Your Network: The Essential Guide to Router Upgrades and Child Safety In our increasingly connected world, securing our home and business networks is vital. A crucial step in this process is ensuring the firmware… … Continue reading "Secure Your Network: The Essential Guide to Router Upgrades and Child Safety"
Are your emails not going through to people using Gmail or Yahoo mail? And few ways you can keep your children safe online. Test HERE to see if your email meets the new requirements. In this insightful segment on KFGO Radio, Jeff Carney from Dark Horse… … Continue reading "Are your emails not going through to people using Gmail or Yahoo mail? And few ways you can keep your children safe online."
Ai – It is here, ChatGPT, Copilot, we are at the forefront of a revolutionary technology. Mastering Password Security and Embracing the Future of AI: Insights and Tips Introduction In today's digital world, password security and the evolving landscape… … Continue reading "Ai – It is here, ChatGPT, Copilot, we are at the forefront of a revolutionary technology."
Wi-Fi – Do’s and Do Not’s Jeff & Arday discuss what you need to know about Wi-Fi for both your home & business. Plus Microsoft has something new. Is… … Continue reading "Wi-Fi – Do’s and Do Not’s"
Scam Warning What scams should we be worried about? Jeff Carney, the owner of DarkHorse IT, talks about what scams we should be worried about, how we should secure our home &… … Continue reading "What scams should we be worried about?"
Password Security Password Security Episode #1 In the latest episode of 'Talkin' Tech,' Jeff Carney, the esteemed Owner of DarkHorse IT, delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity, specifically… … Continue reading "Password Security Episode #1"