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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…]

Scam alert: Beware fake package delivery notices

Posted on December 29, 2023

If you do much shopping online you’re probably used to receiving emails letting you know when your orders have been shipped.

Many Internet retailers send out these emails as a courtesy to their customers. And they are indeed handy, especially when they contain the tracking number for an order you’ve placed.

Unfortunately, hackers and scammers are now sending out fake package delivery notices that could result in your login credentials for a retailer’s website being stolen and/or malware being downloaded onto your computer.

The scam typically works something like this:  [Read more…]

Sunday, December 10, 2023 – This is my single best Facebook security tip – 3 great ways to send someone an Amazon Gift Card

Posted on December 10, 2023

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, December 10, 2023

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• This is my single best Facebook security tip 

• 3 great ways to send someone an Amazon Gift Card

• Q&A: Can spilling something on a keyboard damage the entire computer?

• Check out this incredible time-lapse video of the night sky and the Milky Way

• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer

[Read more…]

Lock down your online accounts with this important settings change

Posted on November 9, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

If you follow the news you’re probably aware of all the data breaches involving stolen passwords that have taken place of late.

The sad fact is there’s absolutely nothing you can do to prevent hackers from stealing your passwords and other sensitive info if they can somehow manage to break into the servers that are storing them.

About the only things you can do on your end is make sure you choose passwords that are secure and take care to avoid falling for phishing attempts.

But the above being said, there’s a settings change you can make to most any online account that will make it very difficult for a hacker to break into that account even if they somehow manage to get your password.

[Read more…]

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