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Cyber Security
What Is a Whaling or Whale Phishing Attack Online?
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An online phishing attack typically involves a scammer attempting to impersonate a service you use in a bid to get credentials or money out of you. Another more targeted and potentially more lucrative version of this scam is called whaling or whale phishing.
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Are RFID-Blocking Wallets Worth It?
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RFID-blocking wallets are supposed to prevent your RFID card information from being stolen. But do they really work? Even then, is the danger real enough to make a purchase worth it? Let’s find out.
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3 Ways to Stop Your Phone From Being Tracked
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Did you know that right now someone may be tracking your phone? There is no need to panic as there are some simple things you can do to stop or minimize the tracking. Check out the linked article for 3 quick ways to stop the tracking.
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Windows
5 Fixes to Try If the C: Drive Keeps Filling Up For No Reason on Windows
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The C: Drive is where your Windows installation lives. If this drive keeps filling up Windows will become slow, sluggish, and may even stop responding. Performing regular maintenance and checks on the drive will help to prevent this. Check out the linked article for 5 things you can do to resolve this issue.
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11 File Explorer Tips and Tricks for Windows 11
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File Explorer can be a powerful tool to use in order to browse and work with your files. There have also been some significant changes and enhancements to it in Windows 11. Learn some tips and tricks on using File Explorer in the linked article.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Highlight Part of an Image in Microsoft PowerPoint
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If you use PowerPoint and regularly have images then this tip may be super helpful.
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3 Ways to Test SSD Speed & Performance
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As Solid State Drives, SSDs, become more common and the default choice for new systems it has become even more important to know how to check their speed and performance. This is important for a couple of reasons:
- You don't know what the speed of the drive should be - test new drives.
- The drive is slowing down and you need to compare the speed against the rated speed or the speed you got from #1.
SSDs have also come down in price over the years, so if you need to replace one or want to make your computer faster, getting a new SSD should be relatively inexpensive compared to getting a new computer.
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Useful Information
How to Locate a Hidden or Lost Bluetooth Device
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If you suspect there is a hidden Bluetooth device in your house, apartment, or office—or you just lost a Bluetooth-capable device—there’s an easy way to track down its physical location thanks to an app on iPhone and Android. Here’s how to do it.
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How to Calculate and Check Your Wi-Fi Router Range
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Having a good Wi-Fi range from your router is important. This will determine how much coverage you can get and if you will need to get an extender. You also need to know what is in your environment that will affect the range. I had a client who had an issue with a dead zone in their house (too much interference) and they required getting a range extender to boost the signal to the back of their house.
There are several factors to consider but this actually isn't very complicated to figure out. The placement of your router also matters. Check out the linked article for additional details.
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FAQ of the Week
How Much Download Speed Do You Really Need?
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Each week we will address a frequently asked question. This week we are looking at how much download speed you need.
A lot of this will depend on what you are doing online and how many people are sharing the connection. At a minimum, for a single person, I would recommend a download speed between 25-50 Mbps (megabits per second). It is also recommended to add an additional 25 Mbps for each additional person.
You should also pay attention to the upload speed offered with your plan. Usually the more download speed you get the more upload speed you get. A minimum upload speed will be around 10 Mbps.
Check out the linked article for full details.
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