I specialize in writing easy-to-understand articles about home computers and consumer technology. I am available to write content for print and online publications, and I am also glad to serve as a resource to journalists in need of computer expertise.
Tech Column in The Northwest Herald (Shaw Media), 2010-present
- Protecting Older Computers Is No Easy Task, November 2021
- What Consumers Need to Know About Windows 11, October 2021
- Simple Steps to Securing Social Media Accounts, September 2021
- Tech Tips: Prep Your Students to Get Back to School, August 2021
- Keep Your Fitness Tracker Going With a Little TLC, July 2021
- Password Managers Protect More Than Passwords, June 2021
- Buyer Beware of the Risks of Counterfeit Electronics, May 2021
- Protect Your Smart Phone from Internet Threats, April 2021
- Social Engineering: How Online Scammers Trick Consumers, March 2021
- Fleeceware Targets Consumers Through Subscription Fees, February 2021
- Advice For Organizing Your Computer in the New Year, January 2021
- Tech Support Scams Can Be All Too Convincing, December 2020
- Use a VPN to Protect Your Home Network, November 2020
- Two-Factor Authentication Improves Account Security, October 2020
- Prevention Proves Best Protection Against Ransomware, September 2020
- Back-to-School Tech Advice in Unprecedented Year, August 2020
- Extensions Add Customized Value to Your Web Browser, July 2020
- Spear Phishing Scams Target Consumers, June 2020
- How To Troubleshoot Home Networking Problems, May 2020
- Protect Your Data With the 3-2-1 Backup Method, April 2020
- What Consumers Should Know About Firmware Updates, March 2020
- Simple Steps to Organize Your Email, February 2020
- Don’t Let Your Mobile Device Slow You Down, January 2020
- … older articles available upon request
Feature Articles
- A Writer’s Guide to Internet Safety (The Writer, July 2017, updated April 2019)
- Ctrl-Alt-Del: Don’t Lose Your Novel to a Computer Crash (The Writer, November 2016 – pdf)
- The Wall Street Journal Debate: Are Consumers Better Off Putting Everything in the Cloud? (The Wall Street Journal, May 2014 – pdf)
- Hospitals Discover Success with Data Analysis as Cutting-Edge Innovations Help Streamline Operations (HIT Exchange, July/August 2011 – pdf)
- Ten Steps to Secure Your WordPress Blog From Hackers (Writer’s Digest blog, March 2011)
Popular Posts From Simple Tech Tips For Home Computer Users
- What to Do If You Spill Liquid on Your Computer or Phone (March 2021)
- This Computer Backup Guide Will Really Save Your Assets (January 2021)
- The Beginner’s Guide to Two-Factor Authentication (October 2020)
- Ransomware: A Dangerous Threat to Your Computer (September 2020)
- Remote Learning: How to Solve Computer Problems and Keep Your Kids Safe Online (August 2020)
- Ten Computer Troubleshooting Tips For When You’re Working From Home (April 2020)
- Five Ways To Improve Your Wireless Network Signal (July 2020)
- How to Organize Your Email Like A Pro (February 2020)
Triona Guidry, Tech Writer and Computer Specialist 