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How to enable Two-Factor Authentication on your Pinterest account

Posted on November 15, 2018

As you probably know, enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on an online account is just about the most effective way there is to prevent hackers from breaking into it.

In a nutshell, once Two-Factor Authentication has been enabled a hacker would have to have physical possession of your mobile phone in order to successfully login that account, even if he knows both your username and password.

These days virtually every major online service allows users to enable Two-Factor Authentication on their accounts, and luckily that includes the massively popular Pinterest.

If you would like to enable Two-Factor Authentication on your own Pinterest account you can easily do so by following the steps below:  [Read more…]

What to do if your machine’s Windows 10 installation gets deactivated

Posted on November 13, 2018

Many Windows 10 users have discovered that their machine’s Windows installation has been deactivated, and a number of them have messaged me asking what’s going on.

In a nutshell, Microsoft is experiencing an issue with their Activation servers that’s causing some Windows 10 installations to lose their “Activated” status.

[Read more…]

How to automatically enable https encryption on every site that offers it

Posted on November 11, 2018

https-everywhereWhenever you visit a secure website, the data flowing between your web browser and the site’s server is encrypted (converted into code that is very difficult to understand and use without having the decryption key).

Encryption is a big deal because it helps protect your personal information from prying eyes and hackers. You’ll know you’re visiting a secure website when the URL in the address bar starts with https: instead of the usual http:.  [Read more…]

How to bypass the Lock Screen and go straight to the Login Screen in Windows 10

Posted on November 8, 2018

Windows-10-logoIf your PC is running Windows 10 and have your user account protected with a password, you are no doubt familiar with the Lock Screen.

That’s the screen with the pretty picture on it that loads right before you get to the Login Screen.

Some people like the Lock Screen for its aesthetic value, but I happen to find it irritating because it’s simply an extra screen that I have to get past in order to log in to my Windows account. Therefore, I have disabled it.

If you’d like to disable the Lock Screen on your computer as well, follow the steps listed below.  [Read more…]

How to enable Two Factor Authentication on your GoToMyPC account

Posted on November 7, 2018

gotomypc-logoIf you use the popular GoToMyPC remote access service you probably already know they were hacked big time over the past weekend.

To help protect the security of your account, you’ll be required to reset your password before you can log in again.

Before you choose a new password however, you might want to read this post for tips on choosing a good one.

After you have successfully changed your password and logged in to your GoToMyPC account, I strongly recommend that you enable Two Factor Authentication on the account. (Note: GoToMyPC calls it “2-Step Verification”) [Read more…]

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