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Why you shouldn’t sign in with Google or Facebook

Why you shouldn’t sign in with Google or Facebook – howtogeek.com
When you create a new account online, you’ll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, let’s take a look at something called SSO.

Passwords are officially obsolete

Passwords are officially obsolete — here’s why you should make the jump today – makeuseof.com
Our entire digital life is secured by a password, and it’s up to us to use secure and unique passwords that can withstand emerging physical threads. Routine data breaches, phishing attacks, and compromised accounts put user data at risk — especially if you use the same password across multiple accounts.

The Nirvana Fallacy

The Nirvana Fallacy – Ask Leo!-askleo.com
I’ll explain the Nirvana Fallacy — rejecting helpful tools because they aren’t perfect — and show how that thinking can make you less safe.

You’re overpaying for a password manager

You’re overpaying for a password manager — this free one does everything you need – MakeUseOf
On paper, the best password manager will always be the one with the most features. Case in point: 1Password. It offers robust security, a great feature set, and an intuitive UI, and it has never experienced a direct data breach. But it also doesn’t have a free version—not even a barebone basic one. So you’re paying at least $36 a year for the privilege.

– Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings

Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings. Here’s How to Protect Yourself. – NY Times
Experts agree that older adults certainly aren’t the only ones being targeted by scammers. “This is not something that’s only happening to older folks — if you have a dollar, the scammer wants that dollar, and they’re going to come after you,” said Megan Squire, a threat intelligence researcher at the digital security company F-Secure.

I always install these apps and change these settings for my older parents’ phones

I always install these apps and change these settings for my older parents’ phones – howtogeek.com
Does the thought of your parents facing an emergency when you’re not around keep you up at night? Are you worried they won’t be able to use their smartphone when they actually need it? These simple Android tweaks transformed how I care for my aging parents from afar.

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