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Tech Tip: Use Strong Passwords!
November 9, 2020
•You know you need to have a better password than “password” or “letmein” to have any hope of keeping hackers out of your PC, but what does a “strong” password mean?
Tech Tip: Use Strong Passwords!
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You know you need to have a better password than “password” or “letmein” to have any hope of keeping hackers out of your PC, but what does a “strong” password mean?
Tech Tip: Should My Computer Be Encrypted?
December 10, 2018
•With the drive encrypted, a thief can’t just pull it out, hook it up and suddenly have access to all your files. At least you’ve made it pretty hard to get to your data.
Tech Tip: Do You Allow Guests to Access Your WiFi Network?
November 26, 2018
•If you give out your password, you’re practically opening the door for anyone to come in and steal private information and infect your private computers.
Tech Tip: Do You Enter Your PIN When Using Your Debit Card?
November 19, 2018
•Run the card as credit and you’ll almost always get more antifraud protection should you have a problem with a purchase or if the card number is stolen.
Tech Tip: Is This Request Really From the Boss?
November 5, 2018
•If you get a request relating to personnel, confidential information or banking transactions from someone in your organization, you must double-check that it really came from that person.
Tech Tip: The Importance of Unique Passwords
October 22, 2018
•This week’s tip: No matter how much of a pain it is, it is very important to have different passwords for each of your online accounts.