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How Can I Watch Netflix Programs Unavailable In My Region?

June 19, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics, Spam, Scams & Security / 1 Comment

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I love Netflix, but sometimes my friends tell me about programs that they can watch but I cannot. I understand, Netflix has regional licenses and rights so can’t release everything globally. But whatever. I want to watch these shows. Can I use a VPN to watch these programs, and if so, which VPN works best?

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How Can I Expand a Shortened Bit.ly Link Without Clicking On It?

June 17, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments

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In my discussion forums and email I see a lot of people posting shortened links, mostly through bit.ly but also sometimes goo.gl and ow.ly. But I don’t like clicking when I don’t know where I’m going first. Is there a way to expand these shortened URLs without actually clicking on them?

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Is Facebook Membership Verification SMS Text a Phishing Scam?

March 28, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments

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I’m confused. I got a text message from Facebook saying that my last post was reported by someone and that I need to “verify my membership”. Except it’s not taking me to Facebook’s Web site. What’s going on, and is this a scam?

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Google Account Locked & Disabled Email: Legit?

January 8, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments

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I got an email from Google saying that I’ve been violating Google policies and that my account has been locked and disabled. How can I contact Google to ensure that I can restore access to my account? I have hundreds of emails and documents in my account and can’t lose access to them!

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Are Airport Phone Charging Stations Dangerous?

December 12, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics, Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments

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Hey Dave! My techie friend told me the other day that my phone can get malware by plugging it into an airport charging station? If I’m just getting power, how can that adversely affect my phone?

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Did I Really Just Win a $1000 PayPal Gift Card?

October 9, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics, Spam, Scams & Security / 4 Comments

Pretty nice, I got an email saying that I’ve won a $1000 gift card from PayPal. I’m afraid to tell my husband as he’ll tell me it’s a scam. But we need the money! Is it legit, Dave?

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Should I share my Facebook SMS secret code with an online friend?

September 20, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Facebook Help, Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments

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I’ve been talking to this person on the net. I don’t have Facebook. But suddenly a Facebook code has come to me via SMS, and this person is asking for me to send the code to them. If I do does this mean they can access all my data and wife and friends Facebook?

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7 Best Practices For Click-Worthy Abandoned Cart Emails

August 15, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Business Advice, Spam, Scams & Security / 3 Comments

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We’re taking on the topic of the inevitable leak in your funnel: abandoned carts. It’s a story all eCommerce professionals know. Your site is getting plenty of visitors each month and your traffic stats have never looked better. But your sales are not increasing to reflect that increase in traffic. What are you doing wrong?

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