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7 ways to protect your router from hackers

Posted on January 4, 2024

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

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.

[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…]

Q&A: How do I disable auto-playing videos on LinkedIn?

Posted on April 1, 2023

Question from Susan:  I hadn’t been on LinkedIn for a while so I logged on yesterday to see what I had missed.

As soon as I logged in a video started playing automatically and the sound was so loud it actually startled me. I encountered several other auto-play videos too, and I absolutely detest them.

Can you tell me how to disable auto-playing videos on my LinkedIn account?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How does Two-Factor Authentication work?

Posted on September 28, 2022

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…]

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