Do you let your browser remember your passwords and automatically fill them in for you every time you sign into an online account?
If so, you could well be headed for trouble.
Protect yourself with a lapel camera when interacting with others
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A while back I wrote a post explaining why it’s a good idea to install an inexpensive dash cam in your vehicle, and it generated a lot of interest.
A few days later one of my Facebook friends messaged me to ask if there is a way to protect yourself by capturing video when you aren’t in your vehicle because she frequently has to interact with people who get easily upset.
Luckily, the answer is yes. You can clip a small, unobtrusive lapel camera to your clothing and record audio and video of everything that’s going on around you. [Read more…]
How to reduce Windows 10’s data usage if you’re on a limited Internet plan
Lets face it, Windows 10 is a data hog.
By default, your Windows 10 device constantly gathers various morsels of usage data and sends them to Microsoft over your Internet connection.
In addition to the obvious privacy concerns, this constant transmission of usage data can really eat into the monthly data allotment you receive in accordance with your Internet service plan.
This is especially important if you’re on a limited data plan like satellite Internet or via a cellular carrier.
Luckily, there are several things you can do to greatly reduce the amount of data your Windows 10 installation will collect and send back to Microsoft, and enhance your privacy as well…
Q&A: Can I block ‘App Invites’ from just one Facebook friend?
Question from Gene: Rick, is there any way to block app invites from just one friend on Facebook while still allowing other people to send them to me?
I read your post explaining how to block ALL app and game requests on Facebook, but I don’t want to do that.
I just want to block the app requests from one specific person. She’s driving me nuts trying to get me to use an app that I really don’t want to use.
I don’t want to block her completely or unfriend her. All I want to do is block her stupid app requests.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Scam alert: Beware this dangerous “postal” gift card scam
By now you’re probably aware of the many fake gift card scams that are making the rounds on the Internet.
Well, now there’s a semi-offline version that’s affecting people nationwide here in the United States.
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