How Do I Stop Spam?
How Do I Stop Spam? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up
If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
Your strong passwords mean nothing if your phone PIN is four digits –
Your strong passwords mean nothing if your phone PIN is four digits – MakeUseOf
Smartphones contain sensitive data, and that’s why they are safeguarded with thoughtful security measures. Many flagship devices feature biometric security methods, like a fingerprint scanner or facial recognition support.
Android, Google, How it works, Tips
Android 17 is here
Android 17 is here with smarter multitasking and privacy controls you’ll actually use – howtogeek.com
As expected, Android 17 has officially gone stable, and that includes Wear OS 7. The update is rolling out today to Pixel phones and Pixel Watch devices—expect Samsung Galaxy and other Android phones to start getting the update next month.
Google, How it works, Maps, Tips
Google Maps and Waze work better when you use them together
Google Maps and Waze work better when you use them together – howtogeek.com
I’m a huge Waze fan and have been using it for over 10 years. It’s completely replaced Google Maps when I’m driving or using Android Auto, but that doesn’t mean I uninstalled the app. I still keep Google Maps around for a few key features, and that’s because both apps are better when used together.
How it works, Tips
5 ways to repurpose an old Android phone
5 ways to repurpose an old Android phone – howtogeek.com
How many phones have you owned over the course of your life? I generally sell my old ones, but sometimes there’s one that’s either not worth much or isn’t in good condition.
How it works, Tips
You think digital storage is cheap, but your file hoarding is a massive trap
You think digital storage is cheap, but your file hoarding is a massive trap – howtogeek.com
Our lives are more digital than ever. Year after year, we keep adding to the ever-growing pile of photos, videos, downloads, documents, and media on our computers, phones, NAS devices, and cloud storage accounts while barely removing anything.
Android, Google, How it works, Security, Tips
This Android setting is overriding your router’s private DNS
This Android setting is overriding your router’s private DNS – howtogeek.com
Even if you have a private DNS set on your router, your Android phone may not be using it. It all comes down to a single setting on your phone.
How it works, Security, Tips
– Scams
Scams
1. The ‘Brushing’ Envelope Scam
- What it is: You receive an unsolicited, often empty, white envelope at your home.
- The danger: Scammers use your address to create fake “verified buyer” accounts on platforms like Amazon to post fraudulent positive reviews. These envelopes may also contain malicious QR codes designed to install malware or steal data from your phone when scanned.
- What to do: Do not scan the QR code. Report the package to the retailer (e.g., Amazon) as an unsolicited “brushing scam” and change your account password.
2. Social Media & Employment Scams
- The danger: Fraudsters impersonate legitimate companies on Facebook and WhatsApp to lure victims into fake job opportunities or high-yield cryptocurrency investment schemes. Victims are often coached by “mentors” and lose significant life savings through wire transfers.
- Red flags: Never pay money to secure a job or “work” for a company. Be wary of remote job offers that communicate exclusively via encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp.
3. Microsoft 365 & Tech Support Scams
- The danger: Attackers send phishing emails to Microsoft 365 users that lead to fake verification pages, allowing them to hijack your email and OneDrive accounts without needing your password. Additionally, “scareware” pop-ups on your computer may freeze your screen and instruct you to call a fake support number.
- What to do: Never click unsolicited links or call numbers on pop-up ads. If a pop-up appears, restart your computer immediately. Check your account settings regularly for unknown devices and remove them.
How it works, Tips
Excel myths that are holding back your spreadsheets
6 Excel myths that are holding back your spreadsheets – howtogeek.com
Some of Excel’s most common “best practices” aren’t actually best practices at all.
Chromebook, Google, How it works, Tips
The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook
The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook – About Chrome Books
If you’ve ever owned a Chromebook that suddenly started feeling slow, your first instinct was probably to blame the Chromebook itself.
How it works
The Checking Account Details People Often Miss
The Checking Account Details People Often Miss – aboutchromebooks.com
Checking accounts seem simple because people use them all the time. Money comes in, bills go out and debit card purchases appear in the transaction history.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
How Do I Update Drivers on My Computer?
How Do I Update Drivers on My C omputer?- youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know
10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know – Lifehacker
The built-in password managers from Google and Apple are quite good these days. But if you’re switching between multiple devices and OSes, a dedicated cross-platform password manager like Bitwarden can really help. It’s open-source, encrypted by default, and most of its features are free on all platforms.
How it works, Tips
Tech Habits That Will Save You Time
10 Tech Habits That Will Save You Time – BGR – bgr.com
Time management is a huge component for success, not only at work but in your personal life.
Android, Google, How it works, Tips
– I tested a launcher made to declutter Android, and it’s a hidden gem
I tested a launcher made to declutter Android, and it’s a hidden gem – androidpolice.com
If it’s normally a minimalist, fuss-free life for you, then why not bring a little bit of that simplicity to the home screen on your Android phone?
Google, How it works, Pixel, Tips
You shouldn’t own a Google Pixel if you aren’t using these 6 exclusive features
You shouldn’t own a Google Pixel if you aren’t using these 6 exclusive features – howtogeek.com
Here are some of the best Pixel-exclusive features you should check out the moment you finish reading this piece.
How it works, Review
Review: Pocket phone thermal camera
Review: Pocket phone thermal camera a big step up from its solid predecessor – New Atlas
The latest compact smartphone camera from Thermal Master may look a fair bit like its earlier pocket-sized model we covered, but looks are deceiving – and the new P4 makes some pretty big advances that you’ll see as soon as you plug it in.
How it works, Tips
Your Ethernet port has a built-in diagnostic tool
Your Ethernet port has a built-in diagnostic tool you’re probably ignoring – howtogeek.com
Back in the day, massive mainframe computers were equipped with a ton of diagnostic lights, also known as “blinkenlights.” They notified people using those computers about processes happening inside the machine, and they were also used as diagnostic tools when something went wrong.
How it works, Security, Tips
How to Set Up a Password Manager to Protect Your Accounts
How to Set Up a Password Manager to Protect Your Accounts – technobezz.com
You want every account login behind one strong, encrypted vault instead of scattered across sticky notes, your browser, and your memory. A password manager generates long unique passwords for each site, stores them encrypted, and autofills them so you only ever memorize one master password.
How it works, Tips, Windows
Stop reinstalling Windows
Stop reinstalling Windows: There’s almost always a better fix – howtogeek.com
A fresh reinstall of Windows is tempting. Accumulated junk gets wiped out, misconfigurations are undone, and that weird intermittent instability is fixed more often than not. However, the idea that a fresh Windows install is inherently faster and easier than troubleshooting isn’t really true anymore.
How it works, Security, Tips, Video 784-441
How to create a personal Bitwarden account
How to create a personal Bitwarden account – youtube.com · Bitwarden
How it works, Security, Tips
– Your browser’s saved passwords are seriously not as safe as you think
Your browser’s saved passwords are seriously not as safe as you think – MakeUseOf
Web browsers have become the default password manager for most people. In fairness, they’ve earned the trust in most cases; Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, and other popular browsers have all made huge strides in browser password security.
How it works, Tips
Stop rebooting your router manually
Stop rebooting your router manually, set it and forget it instead – howtogeek.com
Most of us rarely think about routers until they stop working, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Routers are designed to quietly handle your internet traffic 24/7 for months without a single break. However
How it works
Your phone’s always-on display can do way more than show the time
Your phone’s always-on display can do way more than show the time – howtogeek.com
When the concept of an “always-on” display was first introduced, many people were immediately turned off by the idea due to battery concerns. I was one of those people. However, after spending years without it, and now owning a phone with an AOD, I’ve realized the feature is far more useful than it initially appears.
How it works, Security, Windows
Microsoft Defender Automatically Isolates Compromised Devices
Microsoft Defender Now Automatically Isolates Compromised Devices to Stop Ransomware – Cyber Security News
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has introduced automatic device isolation, a proactive containment capability that disconnects compromised workstations from the network the moment a high-confidence attack is detected without waiting for human intervention.
Google, How it works, Tips
Gmail has a calendar app hiding in plain sight
Gmail has a calendar app hiding in plain sight, and now I use it daily – androidpolice.com
I open Gmail more than almost any other app or website during the day. At this point, checking email has basically become part of my routine, whether I want it to or not.