Using LastPass to Keep Passwords Safe
Still writing your password on sticky notes? Do you use the same password for multiple sites? Why not use a password manager to help you create and …
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Installing and Using Ablock Plus
Do you have a limited data cap for your internet connection or are tired of seeing endless ads on your computer? Consider installing an ad blocking …
Continue ReadingAd-blocker Versus Facebook – the Fight for User’s Rights
Adblock Plus is obviously having an impact on Facebook’s revenues as Facebook recently changed the way they code ads on their site to make it hard for …
Continue ReadingThe Connected Home & the Internet of Things: How Companies are Innovating
It’s no secret that technology is becoming more advanced every day. We already have a kettle that boils our tea when we hit a button on our phone. But …
Continue ReadingWhat Does Net Neutrality Mean to YOU? An Explanation of Net Neutrality & Why It's Important
Ask my family what Net Neutrality means to them and they’ll think we’re talking about a new summer blockbuster, not the promise of an open …
Continue ReadingTips for Creating a Truly Strong Password or Passphrase
You want to prevent unsavory characters from accessing your important online accounts and you know better than using “password” or …
Continue Reading2-Step Verification Issues: What to Do if Your Phone Was Lost or Stolen
Losing your cell phone is stressful enough, but when you need it in order to log in to an account that requires two-step authentication, your stress …
Continue ReadingHow Does Two-Step Verification Increase Security? Learning the Basics, Benefits and Common Procedures of Two-Factor Authentication
Two-step verification mandates that you– or anyone else attempting to access the account in question– possess two pieces of information. …
Continue ReadingTor and THEMIS: Finding Balance Between Anonymous Browsing and Criminal Activity
There are several anonymous browsing sites available (Tor being one) that can be very useful for legal purposes, but are often used for illegal …
Continue ReadingWhat Happens to Your Social Media Accounts After You Die?
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, …
Continue ReadingIs the NSA Snooping Your Phone Calls and Online Activity?
Edward Snowden recently leaked information that detailed two government programs that were operating in secret. One was the phone records of millions …
Continue ReadingHow Much Does Facebook Know About You? How to Access Your Facebook Data
You may not have thought much about how much of your information is tracked online, but the results may be startling. Find out what Facebook knows …
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