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Question from Joni: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you.
Is there a way to block Instagram message requests on Facebook Messenger?
I don’t use Instagram at all and I’m getting a lot of message requests from scammers pretending to be friends of mine.
When I get a message request from a name I recognize I always hit them with my security question to see how they answer. [Read more…]
Question from Mary: I’ve been reading your blog for a while and several of your posts recommend using something called Two-Factor Authentication.
How exactly does that work? I’m confused.
And is it really something I need to use? [Read more…]
Question from Mary: Hi, Rick. I need to know how I can set my Facebook privacy so that only my Friends can see my photos, albums and etc.
I recently got a private message from a total stranger saying he enjoyed looking at my pictures. That really upset me!
I need help changing my privacy settings so people that are not my friends won’t be able to see my pictures. PLEASE HELP???
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
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Question from Curtis: I have my antivirus program set to run automatic scans on three nights each week (I read somewhere that three times a week is the best schedule to follow).
My question is will those three automatic scans be enough to protect my computer from viruses or should I run manual scans too just to be safe? [Read more…]
Kodi is a hugely popular media player that runs on devices like Android TVs, phones, PCs, Firesticks, and more. You can use it as an app to stream content offline or to use local storage.
You can use several apps and add-ons through Kodi. These apps and add-ons can be official and verified or unofficial and unverified. They can also allow you to stream content for free.
Installing Kodi is no easy task, but these tips can help you install and set up Kodi with as little effort as possible. [Read more…]