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Jan 20, 2020

Better Choices than Google Authenticator for 2FA

If you haven't done it yet, turn on two factor authentication (2FA – some call it MFA) for every service

Jan 09, 2020

Y2K Bug Raises Its Ugly Head

The year 2000 is twenty years in the rear view mirror but apparently there are still some bugs left over

Jan 08, 2020

Attention to Detail – Unlink Accounts Before Deleting Apps

It doesn't take any time at all to delete an app from your phone. While it is simple and easy,

Jan 07, 2020

Free Windows Software Downloads from 15 Trustworthy Websites

There are so many websites out there that claim to offer free software. The problem is that the software comes

Jan 06, 2020

End of Life in 2020 for Microsoft Products

The big news is the end of life for Windows 7 this month. That means no more support unless you

Dec 19, 2019

Crappy Passwords Are Here to Stay

Every year someone comes out with a listing of the worst passwords of the year. Sharon and I are thankful

Dec 18, 2019

SMBs Out of Luck with Windows 7

The office end of support for Windows 7 is right around the corner. That date is January 14, 2020. However,

Dec 17, 2019

Forget the VPN – Long Live Zero Trust

Secure remote access using a VPN has long been the recommendation of security professionals. Users mistakenly believe that using a

Dec 16, 2019

Message Recall for Office 365 Coming to Exchange Online

We've all seen it. Someone sends a message that they really didn't want to send, especially to a distribution list

Dec 12, 2019

How to Improve Security of Ring Cameras

Ring (owned by Amazon) originally hit the market with video doorbells and now has a large choice of security devices.

Dec 11, 2019

Chrome Warns if Your Password is Part of a Data Breach

Sorry to say that it appears data breaches are now a way of life. It seems like we hear about

Dec 10, 2019

Security Gifts for the Super Paranoid

It's that time of year when we all try to think of an appropriate gift for someone that has everything.