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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, January 4, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• This is my single best Facebook security tip
• Q&A: How on earth do you remember all this tech stuff?
• 7 ways to protect your router from hackers
• Are your car’s tires inflated to the correct (i.e. safest) air pressure?
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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Congratulations to Evelyn G. from Brockton, Massachusetts for winning the Acer Aspire 3 A314-23P-R3QA Slim Laptop in December’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
This is my single best Facebook security tip
As you probably know, hackers are constantly trying to break into and take control of Facebook accounts in order to scam as many of Facebook’s 2+ billion users as possible.
I have written extensively about Facebook security in the past, but if someone were to ask me what one tweak would be most effective at foiling hackers it would have to be enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on one’s account.
In a nutshell, once you enable 2FA on your account, a hacker would need to have access to your mobile phone in order to gain access to your account, even if he knows your password.
Of course nothing is fool-proof in the tech world, and 2FA is no exception. However, it’s for sure the single most effective tool you have at your disposal for protecting your Facebook account against hacking attempts.
Luckily, its very easy to enable Two-Factor Authentication on your Facebook account. Just follow the steps below.
1 – Click (or tap) the link below and sign into your Facebook account (if prompted to do so):
https://accountscenter.facebook.com/password_and_security
2 – Click (or tap) Two-factor authentication and follow the prompts from there.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: How on earth do you remember all this tech stuff?
The answer might surprise you.
• 7 ways to protect your router from hackers
It pays to be careful these days.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
AstroAI Portable Car Tire Inflator / Air Compressor
Under-inflated tires can be quite dangerous, especially in the wintertime. This inexpensive little gem will help keep the tires on your car inflated to the proper air pressure at all times.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Are your car’s tires inflated to the correct (i.e. safest) air pressure?
There’s an easy way to find out.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Meet ‘Link History,’ Facebook’s new way to track the websites you visit
• SpaceX inches toward cellular Starlink service
• Microsoft Edge: AI Browser is the browser’s new name on Android and iOS
• Windows 8 users can no longer game via Steam
• Nigerian hacker arrested for stealing $7.5M from charities
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