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Do you (or someone you know) use the hugely popular ‘Mathway’ app?
If so, the email address and password you use with that app are now probably being sold on the dark web.
Mathway is one of the world’s most popular educational apps, and according to ZDnet and other news sources 25 million Mathway users have had their login information stolen by hackers.
As you probably know, installing a home security system is one of the best investments a homeowner can make in this crazy world we live in.
After all, a quality home security system will keep your family and property secure.
But in case you’re wondering, you don’t have to invest all your savings in such a system because the current market has some of the best DIY home security systems you can buy, and some of them even operate with no monthly fee.
Question from Paula: I’ve been using the Edge browser ever since I got my new computer.
I like using Edge because it’s really fast, but it’s started giving me a huge problem.
Question from Aldrena K.: I have an Acer desktop computer running Windows 10.
I have always just used the Administrator account for everything I do on the computer, but I read on your site why that’s a bad idea.
I created a Standard user account for myself, but it only gives me access to the same programs that my son uses on his account.
How can I create a Standard user account for myself that lets me use all of my installed programs?
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Question from Brenda T.: I have a very serious problem, Rick.
Someone keeps logging into my Facebook account and posting really nasty stuff on my Timeline and pretending that it’s me.
I have no proof, but I think it’s my ex. We parted on nasty terms.
I’ve changed my password several times but they always manage to get back in somehow and post more nasty things on my Timeline.
I know it’s not a virus because I ran all the scans listed in your virus removal post and no infections were found.
I’ve already lost several friends because of this. How can I stop it once and for all?
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