TechByter Worldwide 2018-05-27: Making the Most of Your Windows|MacOS Computer. Short Circuits. Spare Parts.

No matter which operating system runs your computer, there are tips and tricks that make tasks easier or faster or less annoying. This week we'll take a look at some that apply to Windows and the MacOS. In Short Circuits: Website owners should beware of messages that appear to be warnings from their hosting company. Scammers are trying to steal login credentials, but it's easy to spot a phony. The most dangerous application on your computer continues to be the one that sends and receives email. In Spare Parts (only on the website): A new botnet can control some 5000 websites, more than half of them on servers operated by GoDaddy according to security firm Proofpoint. • Serious gamers need to shell out a lot of money for their computers, but the specifications for these machines are astounding. • If you're not ready yet for a self-driving car, you're in the majority. • New European Union privacy rules went into effect on 25 May and they affect the operation of websites outside of Europe.