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Is it Safe to Allow Remote Access?

Is it safe to allow a tech support company to control your computer from far away? It depends on who they are, how you found them, and whether they called you first. I’ll share the one rule you must never violate.

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It Pays to Be Skeptical

A pop-up says malware was found. An email claims your package couldn’t be delivered. A caller insists they’re from Microsoft. Here’s one simple skill to keep you and your technology safe.

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How Do I Know You’re Not AI?

Can you tell if this article was written by AI? You can’t… but that might not be the right question. What really matters is whether you can trust the information.

7 Things Your Sysadmin Probably Won’t Tell You

If you run a website and have someone administering it for you — a system administrator or “sysadmin” — they may have much more power than you realize.

Protecting Your Privacy: Points of Vulnerability

Tracing the privacy and security of the path from your fingertips through the services you use to your information’s final destination.

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How Much Can I Trust Information on the Internet?

There’s so much information at your fingertips online, but how much of it can you believe? I’ll show you how to spot trustworthy sources, why seeing something everywhere doesn’t make it true, and four steps to help you sort fact from fiction.

What Is Your Most Trusted Method of Backing Up?

Backing up is important. Knowing which tools, techniques, services, and even advice to trust can be a challenge.