Eight Dangers Tech Novices Should Be Aware Of

Posted: January 14, 2017

[caption id="attachment_12967" align="alignright" width="314"] Image from pcworld.com[/caption] Tech novices often ask their more tech savvy friends for help. Even though most folks don't mind helping, sometimes it can be better to give novices information that may help them avoid having to ask for help. Letting them know about these most common dangers can save them time, money and help keep them safe. Eric Geier, writer for PC World, shares what tech dangers to look out for.

8 tech dangers every novice can avoid with these tips

Tech novices need our help. They tend to run into the same pitfalls, and some of them make the same mistakes over and over. A novice friend may have cost you hours of informal tech support. Here's something you can show them before that next desperate phone call. To the novices out there: Get smarter by reading this. Don’t fall for a remote support scam Remote support scams usually start when someone calls you out of the blue, saying you have some computer problem or have been hacked. You might see a dialog box pop up on your computer, prompting you to call or download something. The person who answers may say they’re from Microsoft or Windows support, or are certified from them. The scammers typically show you a bunch of false or misleading issues, and they're too often successful at scaring novices into believing their promise of a fix. They usually offer some type of long-term support plan, anywhere from $100 to $800 for one to four years of support. Read the entire article 8 Tech Dangers Every Novice Can Avoid with These Tips on PC World.