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As you probably know, Facebook scams and hoaxes take many forms.
Whether they show up in your newsfeed or arrive in your Messenger inbox, the results are always the same…
Lots of folks either get scammed or they become very irritated due to the deluge of fraudulent messages they receive.
The latest hoax to come to my attention is being spread primarily via Facebook Messenger.
Question from Connie L.: Hi Rick. I used to get all of your Tech Tips in my Newsfeed, but a few days ago they stopped showing up. Now to see them I have to go to your Timeline page.
Do you know why this has happened? I really like your tips and I don’t want to take a chance on missing any of them.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Two-Factor Authentication has quickly become the preferred method of securing online accounts from hackers because it adds a second, even more secure physical requirement to logging into an account.
Of course that extra requirement is having physical access to your mobile phone, which makes it just about as secure as it can get.
Although there will likely never be an absolutely 100% effective way of protecting online accounts from hackers, two-factor authentication is probably the most secure method available today. That’s why I recommend enabling it on your LinkedIn account right now. Here’s how: [Read more…]
Unless you’ve just returned from an extended vacation on a deserted island you’re probably aware of the Cambridge Analytica scandal that resulted in millions of Facebook users having their personal information leaked or sold to a third party.
Well, truth be told, Cambridge Analytica was just the tip of the iceberg. [Read more…]
Question from Christine: I have a Facebook page where I post about women’s issues and my posts get a lot of comments left on them.
Here lately I’ve noticed that the “Most Relevant” comments are displayed first.
I don’t like that because I prefer seeing the comments in order.
Is there some way to turn “Most Relevant” off and always show the “Most Recent” comments by default?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]