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Question from Andy: My girlfriend and I have a bet that’s riding on your answer to this question:
Is a six digit PIN really all that more secure than a four digit PIN?
It don’t seem like just two digits could make that much of a difference. She says it makes a big difference if someone ever tries to break into my phone.
So who’s right? [Read more…]
If you’ve been keeping up with me on Facebook for a while you’ve probably noticed that I never, ever post a “Check-In” on my Timeline.
And I never will.
If you’re wondering why, just ask yourself this simple question: [Read more…]
Do you have a Google account?
Chances are you do, even if you don’t realize it. Here are a few questions…
If the answer to one or more of those questions is yes, then you do have a Google account. [Read more…]
If you’re a LinkedIn user you probably access your account from more than one device.
For example, you might log in at home on your desktop machine while also logging in at work on your office PC.
And of course most all of us log in on our smartphones at times.
But here’s something you might not even be aware of… [Read more…]
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As you probably know, your router allows everyone in your home or business to connect their computers, phones and other devices to the Internet.
Unfortunately, if your router’s security isn’t completely locked down it can also be used by hackers to do nefarious things online while making it appear that YOU are the culprit.