Ken Colburn
WTOP
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Data Doctors: New computer processor buying tips
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn explains what to look for in a processor when purchasing a new computer. → Read More
Data Doctors: Why scammers love gift cards
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn explains how and why scammers use gift cards to steal money from victims for a number of reasons. → Read More
Why did my computer stop responding? Here's what to do.
Frustrated waiting for your computer to respond to keystrokes and mouse clicks? It’s not something you should continue to put up with. → Read More
Data Doctors: The easiest way to sell photos online
Want to sell your photos online? Ken Colburn of the Data Doctors shares some tips. → Read More
Data Doctors: How new credit cards get stolen
This week’s Data Doctors explains how a brand-new debit or credit card could be stolen. → Read More
Data Doctors: What to do about random PayPal security messages
Navigating PayPal can be tricky amid scams and fraud attempts. Here’s how to avoid common security pitfalls. → Read More
Grammarly, the tool that takes editing beyond spell check
Grammarly is a tool widely available for use on various devices and goes beyond spell check and auto correct. → Read More
Data Doctors: Tips for using Windows screen capture
How do you use the print screen buttons on your computer. → Read More
Addressing the safety and benefits of Google's Password Manager
Are you wondering if Google's Password Manager is safe to use? So were we -- here's what we found. → Read More
Data Doctors: Is Google’s password manager safe?
Is Google Password Manager safer than what you are doing now to secure your passwords? → Read More
Data Doctors: Understanding full virus scan information
What you need to know about getting rid of unnecessary files on your computer after conducting a full scan. → Read More
Data Doctors: Using a VPN to bypass game blackouts
Ken Colburn from Data Doctors has details on how VPNs have long been touted as a way to use public Wi-Fi safely but another big benefit is that you can connect to a server that’s outside of a blacked out region. → Read More
Data Doctors: Starlink internet service updates
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn gives the latest updates on the Starlink internet service provider. → Read More
Weak Wi-Fi at home? Here’s how to make it better
Before you spend any money trying to improve your Wi-Fi signal at home, there are a few things you can try. → Read More
Is my phone telling me I'm being followed?
What is the "Unknown Accessory Detected Near You" notification and why does it look like something is following me? → Read More
Data Doctors: How to enable Windows 10 storage sense
Is it still necessary to use Disk Cleanup if I enable Storage Sense in Windows 10? → Read More
Data Doctors: Cox to Gmail migration tips
Making the switch to Gmail. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn has some tips to make the transition easier. → Read More
Data Doctors: SMART computer checkup
Is your hard drive failing, Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn has tips on how to check. → Read More
5 ways to avoid scams when you're shopping online this holiday season
The holiday season always drives online purchase volume to the highest levels of the year. It's also the time when those with malicious intents step up their tactics. → Read More
In need of Gmail storage space cleanup tips? Here are a few to get you started
If you haven’t done much in the past to keep the clutter from building up in your Gmail account, there are a number of places where you can free up valuable storage space. → Read More