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How (and why) to protect your PayPal account with 2-Step Verification

Posted on October 26, 2025

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Two-Factor Authentication is an awesome feature that adds an almost insurmountable second layer of security to any online account that supports it.

And luckily, most online services do support it nowadays.

In a nutshell, Two-Factor Authentication works by requiring anyone trying to log into an account to enter a security code they received on YOUR mobile phone before being allowed to log in to your account.

That makes your account a lot more secure because anyone trying to log into it would need physical access to YOUR mobile phone in order to receive the security code.

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SiteGround Alternative: Who Offers Better Speed & Reliability?

Posted on August 20, 2025

When choosing a web host, site owners focus on speed, uptime, technical resources, and support. SiteGround has been a known player, but GreenGeeks has earned strong recommendations from user tests, recent industry benchmarks, and public data.

This analysis reviews factual comparisons from verified sources to show where GreenGeeks holds an edge and why it is the preferred choice for speed and reliability.  

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Q&A: Why is Facebook so easy to hack?

Posted on January 4, 2025

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Question from Elaine:  Every day we hear about Facebook being hacked and it seems like my friends are getting hacked all the time.

Why is Facebook so easy to hack? You’d think they could afford to provide better security.

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How to secure your online identity: A guide to data privacy tools

Posted on October 25, 2024

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In the modern age of technology, the online identity of individuals is constantly at risk. No matter if you are shopping, socializing, or gaming. During each of these activities, personal data is being collected, sorted, and often sold without your knowledge or consent.

From social media platforms to e-commerce sites, the spectrum and importance of personal information is very broad and important. This is why it is important to take proper precautions so your data is safe and kept private.  [Read more…]

9 tips for protecting your privacy, money and identity while you’re online

Posted on July 10, 2024

With all the hackers out there trying to break into secure Wi-Fi networks, steal personal and financial information and generally wreak havoc on our lives, it only makes sense to do everything possible to protect ourselves while we’re using the Internet.

Short of becoming a hermit and moving into a cave, there’s really nothing we can do to ensure that we never have our privacy compromised in today’s ultra-connected world.

But we can take steps to minimize the risks associated with being online as much as possible. Here are just a few of them:  [Read more…]

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