Opening of D.C. Schools: A Work in Progress

September 14, 2020

D.C. schools are expected to switch over to in-person instruction, at least partially, in the second term, which begins Nov. 9, “if medical conditions warrant,” according to school officials.

Tech Tip: Do You Enter Your PIN When You Use Your Debit Card?


It’s commonplace to pay for a cup of coffee with plastic. How you swipe that plastic, though, makes a big difference in how you are protected from your neighborhood cyberthief. 

GOP Candidate for Ward 2 Council Seat Drops Out

September 10, 2020

On Sept. 10, Katherine Venice, a self-identified “reformer of capitalism” who is virulently anti-Trump, formally removed her name from the Nov. 3 ballot.

Tech Tip: Basic Cybersecurity Training

September 8, 2020

You need to have step-by-step instructions about what to do if employees believe they have witnessed a cyber-incident. Training needs to happen NOW — not when the problem is happening.

Tech Tip: Is This Request Really From the Boss?

August 31, 2020

A common scam going around requires everyone to be on their toes. Here’s the situation …

Democrats Serve Up a Stew, Republicans Showcase ‘The Donald’

August 27, 2020

Sadly, and ironically, both conventions painted horrific pictures of what our country, now the Divided States of America, will look like tomorrow if the other side wins.

Republican Convention Launched With Trump’s Nomination in Charlotte

August 24, 2020

The next four evenings, Monday through Thursday, will be devoted to mostly virtual convention events focused on celebrating the homeland.   

Tech Tip: Don’t Just Throw Out That Old Computer


Unprotected e-waste typically contains a lot of confidential and private information in the form of saved passwords, internet history and files left on the retired computer or server.

Convention-Unlike-Any-Other Has Some Good Points

August 20, 2020

For one thing, media pundits across the political spectrum have remarked that the on-site roll call was more refreshing and relevant than credentialed delegates in a large hall.  

Democrats Open Unconventional Convention

August 17, 2020

D.C. events include a kickoff at 6:30 p.m. with former Georgia Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, and the opening event at 7:30 p.m. with former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Mayor Muriel Bowser.