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Set Up 2-Factor Authentication for my Nord VPN Account?

November 26, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments
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I have a friend who seems to be able to log in to a lot of my paid apps and would like to prevent him from utilizing my NordVPN account. Can I set up two-factor authentication or similar?

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Should you Save Passwords in your Web Browser?

August 5, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics, Spam, Scams & Security / 2 Comments
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Even today, many of us are still using the same password to access multiple sites. What’s more, we also plug personal gear into work networks. Despite the steady rise in cybercrime, we also still heavily rely on browser-managed passwords. But is it a good idea?

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Did I Really Just Win An Amazon Raffle? [No, You Didn’t]

May 14, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments
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I’m skeptical: I received an SMS text message from an unknown number saying that I’d come in 2nd for an Amazon raffle for a free pair of Apple AirPods. Nice, but… what? How can I tell if it’s legit or a scam, Dave?

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Unexpected Email Invoice for Windows Defender Subscription? It’s a Scam.

April 23, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Most Popular, Spam, Scams & Security / 27 Comments
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I’m afraid that my credit card or Microsoft account might have been hacked: I just got an invoice for $399.99 for an annual subscription to “Microsoft Defender” from Microsoft. Is it legit? How can I reverse the charge on my account?

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How To Run A Privacy Checkup on Windows 10?

March 23, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security, Windows PC Help / No Comments
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I get weirdly personal spam email messages and it seems like quite a lot of my personal information is out in the world. How can I check and ensure that my privacy settings are correct on my Windows PC?

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What Is CyberSecurity Risk and How Can It Be Reduced?

February 18, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments
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In this modern-day and age, people and businesses leverage digital solutions to perform their daily tasks or run their operations. While this paves the way for convenience and efficient processes, digital solutions can also open vulnerabilities for individuals and businesses utilizing them. Hackers and those with malicious intentions likewise use the same technological innovations to take advantage of others, posing a risk to the individuals and their online operations. This article tackles what this risk is about and how you will be able to protect yourself from being a victim of these attacks.

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What Is This “order confirmed” Geek Squad Email Bill?

February 17, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / 19 Comments
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I got an email from GeekSquad saying that they’d just billed me for $389 for a year of laptop security protection. I never signed up for this service, what’s going on? Do I contact BestBuy?

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How Do I Safely Uninstall Adobe Flash on Mac or Windows?

January 1, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help, Spam, Scams & Security, Windows PC Help / 18 Comments
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I read that Adobe Flash has been EOL’d (whatever that means) as of January 1, 2021, and must be removed to avoid security problems. Okay. What is Adobe Flash, will it impact my Web experience and how do I safely remove Flash from my Windows PC and Mac system?

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