LastPass adds new Security Dashboard
LastPass adds new 'Security Dashboard' and dark web monitoring features for passwords – By Abhay Venkatesh neowin.net
Password manager LastPass has today announced that it is bringing a new ‘Security Dashboard’ to let users manage the security and integrity of their passwords and accounts better. The feature is available for all users of the service. However, a more extensive dark web monitoring option is limited to Premium, Families, and business users.
Tracking Software and Tracking Prevention
Questions from a group member:
I am looking for information on tracking software and tracking prevention. I get several emails or adds after I search for an item – recently, a frying pan. I understand that somehow "they' know I may be interested in a pan, but don't know-how. Does tracking prevention keep me from getting multiple adds/emails for that pan? So how can a low-tech person like me avoid these trackers?
I got these questions a few weeks ago form one of our group members. I tried to answer, but it isn't easy to get your head around. Just this week, one of the podcasts I follow did a segment on this very subject. They also gave links to the promotional videos of the company GetEmails uses to promote their tracking software to web site owners,
- Smashing Security podcast, the segment is about 10 minutes long.
- Permission Shmarketing #8: How does GetEmails work? YouTube video
- Some say we're criminals. Many say we're unethical. We think we're geniuses. But we're so, so bad… YouTube video
How to improve your privacy in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Brave – By Rae Hodge cnet.com
Privacy is now a priority among browser makers, but they may not go as far as you want in fighting pervasive ad industry trackers on the web. Here's a look at how you can crank up your privacy settings to outsmart that online tracking.
What to Do with Your Family’s Photo Albums
Here’s What to Do with Your Family’s Old Photo Albums by LifeSavvy
Like most families, you probably have a few (or a few dozen) old photo albums lying around. Here’s what you need to do with the before you lose the photos forever.
Why You Should Turn On 2-FA
Why You Should Turn On Two Factor Authentication – By Tom Scott youtube.com VIDEO
The short answer is: "because it'll make things more secure". The long answer involves Ronald Reagan.
Make Your Video Calls Look and Sound Better
How to Make Your Video Calls Look and Sound Better – By Whitson Gordon wired.com
AS THE LONGEST year in human history drags on, you’re probably taking more video calls than ever—which means it’s much more frustrating if your coworkers can’t see or hear you properly. Take some time to ensure you look (and sound) your best.