Wait?!? My computer is spying on me? Privacy Concerns with Operating Systems Did you know that most operating systems have built-in features that collect and send user data to tech giants? It’s a concerning issue that affects almost every computer user. Whether it’s Windows, macOS, or even mobile operating systems like iOS and Android, these…
The Hidden Dangers of Phishing Scams: A Cautionary Tale I have witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of digital threats. In this blog post, I aim to shed light on the perils of phishing scams, a prevalent menace in the cyber world, particularly for IT professionals and everyday internet users alike. The Allure of Phishing Scams…
Strong Passwords that are Easy to Remember Passwords can be a challenge. They’re often hard to remember, difficult to create, and you must differentiate between different sites. Requirements Most modern password systems have the following criteria: Between 8-12, sometimes 16, characters A number 0-9 A capital letter A-Z A lower case letter a-z A punctuation…
Best Strong Passwords to use that are Easy to Remember 2022 Passwords are the worst. They are difficult to remember, difficult to create and difficult to diffrentiate between sites. There are several options that users employ to save their passwords: paper scribblings, the browser’s own password saving feature, password-saving programs, and worst yet, password-saving websites.…
Strong Passwords that are Easy to Remember Passwords are the worst. They are difficult to remember, difficult to create and difficult to diffrentiate between sites. Requirements Most current password systems will require the following: Between 8-12, sometimes 16, characters A number 0-9 A capital letter A-Z A lower case letter a-z A punctuation mark !@#…
“Michael Lynch, blogger and former software engineer at Microsoft and Google, discovered that the payment processing platform Stripe and its official JavaScript library records all browsing activity on its customers’ websites and reports it back to the company. Lynch says this data includes the following: 1. Every URL the user visits on my site, including…
7 Tips to Create a Hack-Proof Password You’ll Actually Remember By Kerri Anne Renzulli On 02/08/20 at 7:00 AM EST https://www.newsweek.com/7-tips-create-hack-proof-password-youll-actually-remember-1486319 While Newsweek attempts to provide an article that allows you to create better passwords it falls dramatically short of the process. The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) advises computer users to…
Windows 10 could start bullying people into using a Microsoft account to install By Darren Allan February 21, 2020 https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-could-start-bullying-people-into-using-a-microsoft-account-to-install “Windows 10 has reportedly removed the option to go with a local account when installing the operating system in more regions across the world than just the US. Previously, the change made for US users…
Use dictation to convert spoken words into text anywhere on your PC with Windows 10. Dictation uses speech recognition, which is built into Windows 10, so there’s nothing you need to download and install to use it. To start dictating, select a text field and press the Windows logo key + H to open the…
So, a friend of mine was searching for the Customer Service # for Paypal. She started to Google “Paypal Customer Service Number”. I let out a loud cry and berated her for doing that. Googling for a number of some companies is the easiest and most sure-fire way to get scammed. I can’t tell you…
