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Do you run a blog or website that’s powered by WordPress?
If so, you’re probably aware that hackers are constantly trying to break into WordPress sites and take them over so they can use them for nefarious purposes.
As you know, using a strong password will help prevent hackers from breaking in to your site’s WordPress Dashboard, but enabling Two-Factor Authentication on your account will add an extra, even stronger layer of protection. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, September 29, 2022
• Q&A: How do I put a ‘Hard Disk’ icon on my Mac’s Desktop?
• Q&A: How does Two-Factor Authentication work?
• Scam alert: Beware fake package delivery notices that arrive in your email
• This easy tip will make your portable generator a lot quieter
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…]
Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Saturday, December 4, 2021.
• How (and when) to put your Android phone into Power Saving mode
• Q&A: How should I handle Two-Factor Authentication when I switch phones?
• Q&A: Is DriverUpdate really malware?
• Enjoy this quick (and fun) lesson in Math from the legendary Lou Costello
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
Question from Tina: I currently use the Google Authenticator app on my phone to retrieve the Two-Factor Authentication codes for logging into my online accounts.
I’m getting ready to buy a new phone and I want to make sure I won’t do something that gets me logged out of my accounts with no way to retrieve the codes to log back in.
Is there a simple way to transfer the Google Authenticator app to a new phone without messing everything up in the process? [Read more…]