Tek Tips
For all its benefits and conveniences, wireless networks are probably one of your most overlooked security risks. If you have a wireless network at home, make sure you have it password protected! This not only prevents sharing your precious bandwidth with the neighbors, but also keeps out bad guys who want to snoop on you…
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“Four friends just answered 20 questions about you – click here to find out what they said.” “This application is infected. Click here to activate the software for $39.95.” “I need to transfer $47 million dollars into your account.” “Grandma, I just got mugged and need you to wire me money.” Any of these phrases…
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By now, all Windows users are (or should be) aware that they need some kind of protection software to help keep out the nasty creepy crawlies trying to get into their computers. While Mac users aren’t completely immune to the same types of issues, they are less frequent and prevalent. There are many, many choices…
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I’ve talked about Streak before, but this video is a more in-depth look, showing Streak in action and covering all the basic parts. Darlene Cary and Deena McKay joined me for this On Air Google Hangout to learn about Streak and ask me their questions. If you don’t care about the live action, here’s just…
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I attended a local bloggers conference over the weekend and was reminded how “human” it is to want to share & hear stories from other people. The conference was sponsored by the Phoenix Style Collective, so the majority of attendees were fashion or style focused. Amongst the great people, chic style and intriguing blogging discussions, there…
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It can happen even to the most careful user, that stomach-dropping feeling when someone replies to an email you didn’t send, or texts you asking about the Google Doc on wealth management tips you sent and why it needs a password. First, don’t panic. If you still have access to your email account, IMMEDIATELY change…
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Security and productivity are essential to a successful entrepreneur. RoboForm Everywhere helps me tackle both by ensuring that my passwords and other critical information are encrypted, backed-up and available anywhere I need them. How much time do you waste trying to remember your passwords, hunting down the scrap of paper you wrote them on or…
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When purchasing a domain for your business (or for personal use), there are many options out there. A lot of places offer a free domain if you also have your website with them. While that can be enticing, there are good reasons to keep your domain and website hosting (the place where you build your…
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I used to think there was nothing worse than malware. That was until the evil minds of fraud came up with fake malware phone calls. The scam starts with someone calling you claiming that they have a report that your computer was infected with a virus on their website. While you certainly can get a virus by…
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A password is all that stands between your personal information and the bad guy who wants to get it. To better protect your vital accounts, some services are now offering two-step verification. You already use two-step verification every time you go to the ATM. In order to get money from your account, you must have…
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