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Question from Andy: My girlfriend and I have a bet that’s riding on your answer to this question:
Is a six digit PIN really all that more secure than a four digit PIN?
It don’t seem like just two digits could make that much of a difference. She says it makes a big difference if someone ever tries to break into my phone.
So who’s right? [Read more…]
Question from Felicia: I use my debit card to pay for almost everything, and I have a question about it.
When I pay for something with my debit card the card reader usually gives me a choice between “Credit” and “Debit”.
I usually choose debit because it’s a debit card, not a credit card.
My question is which should I choose? [Read more…]
Question from Beverly: I’ve always thought that Internet and WiFi were just two names for the same thing, but someone told me they were different.
Is that true? If it is, what’s the difference?
Rick’s answer: What that person told you is accurate, Beverly.
While WiFi and the Internet are frequently used together, they are in fact completely different technologies that serve two very different purposes. [Read more…]
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Question from Beverly: I hope you can clear something up for me, Rick.
I consider myself to be fairly tech savvy for my age but I have no idea what people mean when they use the term “Internet of Things”, or “IoT”.
It seems like I see that term in a news article or on some website just about every day. Can you explain to me what it means? [Read more…]
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Do you ever worry about your privacy when you’re online?
Are you concerned that a hacker might intercept your login information and use it to sign into your bank account and steal your hard-earned savings?
And perhaps even worse, are you afraid someone might steal your personal information and use it to assume your identity and take out loans and do other nefarious things in your name?
Unfortunately, in today’s world thieves are constantly on the lookout for unprotected data they can intercept in order to steal your money, assume your identity or even sell your personal and financial info on the black web. [Read more…]