Security
A Lost-Second-Factor Tale of Woe
A Lost-Second-Factor Tale of Woe and How to Avoid Your Own – By Ask Leo! YouTube
PLEASE Set Up and Maintain Account Recovery Information
PLEASE Set Up and Maintain Account Recovery Information – By Ask Leo! YouTube
Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid
Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid – By Dan Goodin Ars Technica
If you’ve ever worried about the privacy of your sensitive data when seeking a computer or phone repair, a new study suggests you have good reason. It found that privacy violations occurred at least 50 percent of the time, not surprisingly with female customers bearing the brunt.
Why You Should Use a Credit Card to Shop Online
Why You Should Use a Credit Card to Shop Online – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Credit cards add an extra layer of insulation when you’re purchasing online in the form of chargebacks. However, they bring the risk of overspending, so you should weigh that possibility when deciding whether to use a credit card.
If you’re buying anything online, whether it’s physical products or digital subscriptions, you may be worried about scams, payment issues, or other shenanigans. There is a simple way to avoid a lot of these issues when paying online, and you likely already have it in your pocket: your credit card.
They Set Up My Computer and Now My Ex Is Spying on Me. What Can I Do?
They Set Up My Computer and Now My Ex Is Spying on Me. What Can I Do? – By Ask Leo! YouTube
Where Do Cookies Come From?
Where Do Cookies Come From? – By Ask Leo! YouTube
Best Password Managers
The Best Password Managers to Secure Your Digital Life – By Scott Gilbertson WIRED
Password managers are the vegetables of the internet. We know they’re good for us, but most of us are happier snacking on the password equivalent of junk food. For seven years running, that’s been “123456” and “password”—the two most commonly used passwords on the web. The problem is, most of us don’t know what makes a good password and aren’t able to remember hundreds of them anyway.
Storing Your 2FA Key in Your Password Vault
Storing Your 2FA Key in Your Password Vault – By Ask Leo! YouTube
Your Home Security Cameras Are in the Wrong Spots
Your Home Security Cameras Are in the Wrong Spots. Here’s Where To Put Them – By Emily Ferron CNET
If you have a home security camera (or are you thinking about finding a Black Friday deal on one), you may have wondered about the best places to put them to deter bad actors and give you the best view of your property — and where not to put them.
Chromebook security tips
4 Chromebook security tips for data privacy and protection – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
Chromebook security may sound like an oxymoron to some, but it’s a real thing. This morning I read a great checklist on Michael Horowitz’s “Defensive Computing” site and was thrilled to see a section devoted to Chromebooks. Michael’s entire checklist is a recommended read when you have time, regardless of your device or platform choice. There are so many good suggestions here that I decided to surface some of them, along with a few of my own. Here are four Chromebook security tips for improving your data privacy and protection.
Anker Just Made a Better AirTag Than Apple
Anker Just Made a Better AirTag Than Apple – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Apple introduced the AirTag in 2021 as a small Bluetooth-powered tag for tracking items for $29. Anker has now introduced a tracker compatible with the same Apple “Find My” network, and it might just be better than Apple’s own AirTag.
– How to Sign Out of Google on All Your Devices
How to Sign Out of Google on All Your Devices – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Log out of Google on your devices on desktop or mobile by visiting Google My Account in a browser. Then, select Security > Your Devices > Manage All Devices. Select a device and then select “Sign Out.”
How to set your Google calendar to private
How to set your Google calendar to private – By Barbara Krasnoff The Verge
Recently, journalist, author of Platformer, and former Verge reporter Casey Newton tweeted something that had many readers both laughing and panicking: that entrepreneur David Sacks’ calendar at Twitter was not set to private and, as a result, was being carefully scrutinized by curious Twitter employees.
Proton VPN – A Fast, Reliable, VPN Service
Proton VPN – A Fast, Reliable, VPN Service – By Ask Leo! YouTube
Should You Use Facebook or Google to Log In to Other Sites?
Should You Use Facebook or Google to Log In to Other Sites? – By Talon Homer computer.howstuffworks.com
When you’re considering creating a new account for a website, chances are you’ll be given an option to use your existing Facebook, Google or other account as a sign-in. This method is commonly known as single sign-on (SSO). Facebook and Google connectivity are the most common offers but some services add Apple, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts as well.
Think Twice Before Using Facebook, Google, or Apple to Sign In Everywhere – By Lily Hay Newman WIRED
If you’re drowning in website logins and constantly using Forgot My Password prompts to get into random accounts, a “Log In With Google” or “Log In With Facebook” button can look a lot like a lifeline. The services provide a quick way to continue whatever you’re doing without having to set up a whole account and choose a new password to guard it. But while these “single sign-on” tools are convenient, and do offer some security benefits, they’re not the panacea you might think.
Should You Use Facebook or Google to Log In to Other Sites? – By Natasha Stokes techlicious.com
We’re all used to seeing “Log in with Facebook” or “Log in with Google” at sites around the Internet — or less frequently, an offer to log in with Twitter, LinkedIn or Pinterest. It’s a common option at news sites like CNN.com and the UK’s Guardian newspaper, music streaming services such as Spotify and tens of thousands of other online retailers, apps and games.