Articles tagged: security

Tip of the Day: Back Up!

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PUPs with Adobe Flash Player

Tip of the Day: Watch Out for PUPs

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Are You Being Spied On?

Can My ISP Monitor My Internet Usage?

Your ISP controls your internet connection, and it’s easy for them to monitor the data you send and receive. The question is, why would anyone monitor your internet?

Router Password Change Dialog

Tip of the Day: Change Your Router’s Password

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7 Steps to a Secure Router

Your router is your first line of defense against malicious attacks from the internet. But do you have a secure router? I’ll review the important settings.

Tip of the Day: When In Doubt, Ask Someone Else

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Focus on Ransomware

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Apps & features

Tip Of The Day: Periodically Check Installed Programs

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Tip of the Day: Beware of Misleading Ads

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Log in with Facebook

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Remote Assistance

Tip of the Day: Disabling Remote Access Doesn’t

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Call That Number!

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Tip of the Day: Really Erase that Disk Before Discarding

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Panic

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Use a Password Vault

Tip of the Day: Use a Password Vault, Already

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Tip of the Day: Watch Your CPU Usage for Malware

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Tip of the Day: Pay Attention to the URL

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Tip of the Day: If They Don’t Know Your Name, They Don’t Know You

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Tip of the Day: Double-check the From: Address

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Friend Requests

Tip of the Day: Ignore Unknown Social Connections

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Tip of the Day: Turn Off Bluetooth

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Tip of the Day: Review Your Online Recovery Information

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Throw Away Accounts

Tip of the Day: Consider a Throw-Away Account for Travel

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Install It

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Tip of the Day: Back Up Your Vault

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Credit Card Statement

Tip of the Day: Don’t Wait for the Statement

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Tip of the Day: Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Amazon

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Tip of the Day: Sign Up for Credit Card Usage Alerts

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Call That Number!

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Creating a Microsoft Account

Tip of the Day: Create a Throw-Away Account for Travel

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Tip of the Day: Protect Your Personal Information

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Tip of the Day: Get Log-in Alerts from Facebook

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Tip of the Day: Get a Shredder

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Tip of the Day: Stop Stealing Software and Media

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Tip of the Day: Let Your Browser Be Forgetful

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Trust that Flash Drive

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Sign In Automatically

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Tip of the Day: Back Up Encrypted Data Properly

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Shutdown Windows Dialog

Tip of the Day: Shut Down Your Laptop When Traveling

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Tip of the Day: Sign Out!

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Password Problem

Tip of the Day: Think Twice (or more) Before Sharing a Password

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Google Connected Apps

Tip of the Day: Check Your Google App Connections

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Tip of the Day: Avoid Being Tricked by a Simple Lie

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Scammer Calling

Tip of the Day: “They” Will Never Call You

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Tip of the Day: Take Microsoft Updates Too

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Charging Station

Tip of the Day: Beware Recharging Stations

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Blindly Trust HTTPS

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Use Stronger Passwords

Tip of the Day: Use Stronger Passwords

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Bits on a Disk Drive

Tip of the Day: Realize What a Windows Login Password Is and Is Not

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Tip of the Day: Always Remember You’re a Target

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