Computer scams, privacy concerns, and security issues are in the news almost every day. Staying safe and secure online takes a little bit of diligence but it’s worth the effort because the amount of work you’ll have if you are hacked is much, much worse. Previously, I talked about how using strong passwords is one key to staying secure. Another important way to stay secure is to make sure you keep your devices up to date. Luckily, this is easier than it has been in the past.
Managing Passwords
We all struggle with managing all of our passwords. Every site and account wants a password, and some make you change them regularly. Keeping track of all these passwords has become quite a chore, so many people use easy-to-remember passwords or re-use passwords to make that chore simpler. The problem is that doing that makes it easy to guess or hack your passwords.
Welcome to Rob’s Tech Talk
Over the years I’ve helped friends and family members with their tech issues and questions. Several of them have suggested that I put together a newsletter to share tips and tricks and help people get the most out of their technology. This is my attempt to do just that.