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Google Drive is getting better protection from ransomware

Google Drive is getting better protection from ransomware – howtogeek.com
Google is stepping up its security game for educational institutions by adding automated ransomware detection directly into Google Drive. This gives administrators and users a better defense against data loss and the threat of ransom payments. It also provides a safety net if an attack has already happened.

Please stop treating your ‘Downloads’ folder like a storage drive

Please stop treating your ‘Downloads’ folder like a storage drive – howtogeek.com
I had a horrible habit that I’ve worked really hard to get rid of. I used my “Downloads” storage as a disorganized bin of important and non-important files—and it bit me in the rear when I mistakenly deleted some very important files when I tried flushing the several-gigabyte-sized folder.

There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers

There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers – howtogeek.com
Most people never give a second thought to how their phone connects to a cell tower. It’s something that constantly happens in the background without our input, and therein lies the potential for trouble. What if that tower isn’t what it seems? Android can tell you about it—maybe.

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