14 Tips to be safer on Public Wi-Fi (‘hotspots’)
A couple reading reco’s for mobile Internet users.
* 14 Public Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Tips You Need
“Sometimes you need it so bad, you don’t care if it is clean or dirty. You don’t care who has been there before or what viruses they’ve left behind. I speak, of course, of public Wi-Fi hotspots, aka honeypots for weak-willed souls desperate for a sense of connection. Look, it’s okay to connect to strange networks. Just use protection, cover your tracks, and follow PCMag’s 14 Tips for Public Hotspot Security. Be safe out there.” Read more..
I disagree with what the author wrote there a bit.. it’s really not ‘okay’ to use public wi-fi.. (that’s why I put ‘safer’ where the Industry puts ‘safe’) but I know you’re going to. One of the main reasons is “53 percent can’t tell a secure network from an insecure one.”
That’s so shockingly stupid clueless in 2017 .. do we need to remove these devices from the hands of the masses?
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Today’s quote: “A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what’s going on.” ~ William S. Burroughs
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How to erase yourself from the internet
Anyone thinking off ‘going off the grid’, this article is for you.
* Gallery: How to erase yourself from the internet
“Destroying your digital existence—it’s not easy
Fed up with social media? Sick and tired of hiding from identity thieves? It’s not easy to eliminate your online presence, but it can be done if you’re willing to put in the legwork.
Here are some tools, tips, and strategies for getting rid of your internet footprint.” View slideshow
Addenda: This article does not mention some other obvious things, such as –> NEVER own an ‘Internet-connected’ device/toy/gadget (such s a ‘smart tv’ or ‘Internet security camera’..)
Today’s quote: “Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.” ~ Connie Stevens
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If you are, or ever were, a Yahoo user, read this
Please note the date. And also please note, many of your ISP’s use Yahoo as their ‘engine’/email provider.. such as SBC/AT&T.
* Data on 1B Yahoo users stolen in second breach
“Data on one billion Yahoo users was likely stolen by an unauthorized third party in a data breach that occurred in August 2013, the company said in a Wednesday press release that also noted the breach is “likely distinct” from a breach previously disclosed in September.” Read more..
RELATED: How to delete or protect your Yahoo account
“It’s time to seriously consider deleting your Yahoo account. Can’t? OK, here’s what you can do to protect it.” Read more..
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I almost titled this article “Yahoo! Scores More Points”.. But didn’t as I don’t want people zeroing in their concern on Yahoo! This kind of thing happens all over the place, to most every company/organization sooner or later — because we’re using quite insecure technologies. You pretty much have to presume your ‘identity’ is already stolen. And you have to be darned reluctant (unwilling, as much as you able) to provide accurate information to any entity.
… it just keeps getting better and better ..
One billion people in a single hack.
Big Brother is Facebook — Here’s what EVERYONE needs to do
Whether you ever had a FB account or not, you need to read this and do these things now.
* Stop Facebook tracking you across the web, change these settings
“Facebook member or not, the social networking giant will soon follow you across the web — thanks to its new advertising strategy.” Read more..
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Weird: It was 9 years ago today that I posted my first ‘How To’ here.. My, my.. almost a decade.
Today’s quote: “Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.” ~ Peter Marshall
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Tips for the Android ‘Battery Drain’ problem
A few of you might find the following very helpful:
* How to fix the Android battery drain issue with these quick tricks
“If your Android device battery is draining faster than it should, Jack Wallen offers up advice that might save the day.” Read more..
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Today’s quote: “Never complain and never explain.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli
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How To Solve Mac Printing Problems
Folks, rather than reinvent the wheel, I’ll simply tell you the first thing to do is clear the Printer’s “queue” —
1) Open Apple menu and go to “System Preferences” and choose Printers. (You can also use Finder.)
2) Select the active printer and choose “Open Print Queue” button.
3) Select and cancel the print job(s) as desired, canceling them and removing them from the printing queue.
And point you to this article for the more advanced steps:
* How to resolve Mac printing issues
“Printing on a Mac is typically reliable. Occasionally trouble arises, however. Here are a few recommended resolutions for returning printing to proper operation.” Read more..
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Today’s quote: “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” ~ Dalai Lama
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• About Tech Paul
I am a Retired computer & network technician. I used to think the machines were pretty cool. Now I don’t.
They’re anything but.
I regularly posted how-to’s and tricks & tips and general computing advice here starting in 2007. (Use the Search tool to find answers. But be aware, many are rather dated.) Sometimes I answered (your) specific questions in an article if I believed the answer was generally helpful to “everyone”. All the writing you see was my own, typos and all. There always is/was an implied “IMHO” in what you see here.
Note: You are responsible for using this blog and its content. I am in no way liable for any losses caused by user error, viruses and/or other malware, hardware or software failure, or any other conceivable reason.
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