🛒It’s World Backup Day: Give Your Data the Love It Badly Deserves Today! Now!
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Are you feeling a little anxious? That’s likely today, March 31, is World Backup Day—originally a made-up day to raise …
Security
Security is about staying out of harm to a reasonable degree. Absolute security exists only when the object is unplugged or no longer.
Domain Name System, Explained: Simple DNS Tricks to Better Your Online Experience
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Your DNS server is the gateway to your online life, including your security and privacy. Here’s how you can take a bit more control of it.
Online Parental Control: What It Is and Why You Shouldn’t Pick a Router Based on It
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Many of you have asked me for recommendations on a Wi-Fi router (or mesh system) with “excellent Parental Control.” This …
Your Wi-Fi Router and Online Privacy Risks: Be Aware of that Hidden Potential Danger
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If you have been following my router reviews—and you likely have, considering you’re reading this—you’ll note that I have increasingly …
Guest Wi-Fi Network Explained: What It Is and How It Has Little to Do with the Security of IoT Devices
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In recent years, I’ve received a lot of questions about the Guest Wi-Fi SSID (network name), including the catch-all recommendation …
Synology Snapshot (Data Versioning): The Final Step in Keeping Your Data Safe
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You’ll learn in this post how to keep your data safe from accidental or malicious deletion or alteration, such as …
Wi-Fi, Online Media, Misinformation, and How to Stay Safe: It’s on You!
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I often get questions concerning online safety. They can be broad, along the lines of “how to protect my computer …
Tips on How to Keep Home Network Safe: It’s in Your Wi-Fi Router Security
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In a home network, everything goes through the router. As a result, when your home Wi-Fi router’s security is compromised …
Tesla Sentry vs. Dashcam, Explained: How the Live Cam Makes All the Difference
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Among the things I “love” about driving a Tesla, its Safety features—Sentry vs. Dashcam—rank right below the notorious Autopilot. I …
NAS Security: How to use a Synology to Protect Data against Attacks and Accidents
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This post will explain NAS security—you’ll know when to worry and when not to—and offer tips on securing your server’s …
Virtual Private Network Explained: The Fake Privacy/Security Claims and How to Get Free VPN
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You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials, or you’re using one right now and want to brag about …
TP-Link Unveils New HomeShield, Powered by Norton, with Better Pro Version
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TP-Link today announced a new version of its HomeShield add-on, an “upgrade” that’s now powered by Norton, a known online …
Ransomware Explained, Prevention, and Contingency: Simple Ways to Stay Safe
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For almost a decade—and counting—ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some …
Samsung’s Latest Data Breach: Why You Can’t Trust Any Vendor with Your Data
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Like many of you, I woke up today to a dreadful email from Samsung telling its “valued customers” that it …
