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email, privacy, scams, security, Uncategorized

The Invitation Email Scam

A cheerfully worded email arrives in your inbox, supposedly from one of your friends, coworkers or relatives. It announces a party, celebration or other “special event”, and includes a link or button to click in order to see the actual invitation. When you click it, you’re taken to a page that asks you to log

antivirus, hotspots, privacy, scams, security, WiFi

Beware Phony WiFi Hotspots

Wi-Fi hotspots are wireless services set up in coffee shops, airports and other public areas, enabling users to access the internet on their laptops, tablets and phones. Scammers sometimes use these hotspots in the commission of their crimes. Typically, they will set up their own “look alike” hotspot in the same area as an existing

data, hardware, privacy, recycling

What You Need to Do Before Disposing of Your Old Computer

Sooner or later you’ll be saying goodbye to your old computer. Maybe you’ll replace it with a newer model, maybe you’ll give it to a friend or relative, or maybe it will just stop working. Whatever the circumstances, before the machine leaves your possession there are several things you need to do to save your

cookies, privacy, web browsing

Privacy: Remove Website Cookies Quickly and Easily

The Problem Cookies are small data files placed on your computer by websites you visit. They record which websites you visit, which specific pages you look at, how long you spend on each page, etc. They’re created to serve a variety of purposes – while some of them can be quite helpful, others are annoying

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