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How to download ALL the data Google has collected about you

Posted on August 17, 2025

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If you’ve been using the Internet for a while you’ve probably used several of Google’s many services.

In fact, my guess is you use several of them on a regular basis.

For example, do you use Gmail?

How about YouTube or Google Maps?

Or perhaps their ultra-popular Chrome browser?

Although you probably don’t use all of them, Google actually has dozens of popular online services and tools that are used by billions of people world-wide on a daily basis. [Read more…]

Benefits of Virtual SIM for device management and security

Posted on August 16, 2025

As businesses and industries continue to integrate advanced technologies, Virtual SIM (vSIM) technology often implemented through embedded SIM (eSIM) stands out for its capacity to streamline device management, bolster security, and reduce operational costs.

The vSIM is changing the way enterprises handle device connectivity, proving especially beneficial for organizations relying on large networks of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Real-Time vs. On-Demand: Antivirus protection explained

Posted on August 16, 2025

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I’ve been receiving questions from folks who are confused about the terms Real-Time and On-Demand in regards to antivirus protection, so I thought it might be helpful to explain the difference between them here.

Both real-time and on-demand antivirus protection are important for keeping your computer free of viruses and other forms of malware, but while they are closely-related, they operate in very different ways. [Read more…]

How to safely clean your computer or mobile device

Posted on August 16, 2025

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If you’ve been reading my tips for a while you know how often I stress the importance of keeping viruses and other forms of malware off of your computers and mobile devices.

Malware is the number one cause of sluggish system performance. Even worse, it can cause you to suffer monetary loss and even identify theft.

But as you might imagine, it’s just as important to keep your devices “clean” in the physical sense – and that includes the inside of a desktop computer or laptop.

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Q&A: How can I remove ‘Sent from my iPhone’ from outgoing emails?

Posted on August 15, 2025

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Question from Barbara: I recently learned that every email I send with my iPhone includes a line that says “Sent from my iPhone”.

There are times when I’d rather not tip off the recipient that I sent their email using my phone.

Is there any way to remove the “Sent from my iPhone” message from my outgoing emails? [Read more…]