TechByter Worldwide 2017-01-15: The Essential Password Manager; Hang Up on Scammers; Short Circuits; and Spare Parts.

TechByter Worldwide (formerly Technology Corner) with Bill Blinn

Keeping track of passwords is impossible without help. That's why everyone needs a password manager and there are several good ones. We'll take a close look at the one I consider to be the very best. Even if you're not of AARP age, the organization and Microsoft have put together some useful tips for avoiding all kinds of scams. In Short Circuits: Yahoo will get a new name when it's acquired by Versizon. If it's acquired by Verizon. There's one quick, simple step anyone can take that can eliminate a call to tech support. I'll explain. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Translating websites into multiple languages is time consuming, expensive, and difficult. A new service aims to change that. It's likely that we'll hear the terms "Microsoft" and "Linux" together more frequently in the future.