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Reminder: Getting a new device doesn’t mean you need a new Facebook account

Posted on January 15, 2024

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Have you ever noticed that some Facebook users have multiple accounts?

While some of these duplicate accounts are due to the rampant epidemic of account cloning fraud, many duplicate accounts were actually created by the legitimate account holder because they think they need to open a new account every time they get a new computer, phone or tablet.

But truth be told, getting a new device doesn’t mean you’ll need a new Facebook account because your account isn’t tied to any specific device.  [Read more…]

How (and why) to hide Notifications from your phone’s Lock screen

Posted on January 2, 2024

Do you have your smartphone set to display all of your oncoming notifications on the Lock screen?

If so, you’re not alone because that’s the norm among most smartphone users.

But did you know that allowing your notifications to pop up on the Lock screen puts the security of your online accounts at risk?

What’s more, it also diminishes your privacy.


First, let’s talk about the security issue… [Read more…]

How to make your Google account virtually hack-proof

Posted on December 30, 2023

Did you know Google accounts are among the most frequently hacked accounts on the Internet?

The reason hackers love to target Google accounts is simple…

If someone manages to break into your Google account they’ll have immediate access to – and complete control over – every Google service you use.  [Read more…]

Monday, March 13, 2023 – Why you should uninstall any apps that you don’t use – How (and why) to protect your PayPal account with 2-Step Verification

Posted on March 13, 2023

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, March 13, 2023

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Why you should uninstall any apps that you don’t use

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

• Q&A: Can you recommend a managed WordPress hosting plan for a high-traffic blog?

• Video: Here’s a little-known secret about Mount Rushmore

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

Posted on March 12, 2023

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.

[Read more…]

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