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29 Ways to Protect Yourself During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

29 Ways to Protect Yourself During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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  • Post last modified:February 17, 2023

Cybersecurity is important all year long. During October, government and private industries raise awareness about digital security for cybersecurity awareness month. In January, Data Privacy Day shines a light on your rights to the protection of personal information, such as names, addresses, and financial information, from unauthorized access or misuse and to keep that information private, particularly from organizations and websites that aren't hackers. Together, these two areas help to ensure that individuals and organizations are able to trust…

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6 Amazon Alexa Features You Don’t Need

6 Amazon Alexa Features You Don’t Need

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  • Post last modified:April 17, 2022

Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa, can be very helpful. But like any software, it’s important to protect your privacy, too. Plus, having friends “drop-in” unexpectedly or having Alexa repeat everything back to you can be annoying. Turn off these six Alexa features today for your privacy and peace of mind. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. This commission comes at…

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Make the Most of Your Amazon Echo This Holiday Season

Make the Most of Your Amazon Echo This Holiday Season

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  • Post last modified:March 17, 2022

This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, but will help us keep this site up and running and ad-free! Thank you for all the support. You’re under no obligation to purchase anything and should only do so if the product will suit your needs. The Amazon Echo makes a great gift! Your…

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What to Do if You Think You’ve Been Hacked

What to Do if You Think You’ve Been Hacked

One concern many people have in today’s digital world is being hacked. Hackers may hijack your Facebook account and spam your friends or steal your email information and attempt to extort money from your friends by pretending they’re in need of help. If someone hacks your accounts, it can feel as violating as someone breaking into your home and taking your stuff. Although you can’t call the police the way you would for a break-in, there are steps you…

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Prime Day is Coming! Alexa is Ready. Are You?

Prime Day is Coming! Alexa is Ready. Are You?

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, but will help us keep this site up and running and ad-free! Thank you for all the support. You’re under no obligation to purchase anything and should only do so if the product will suit your needs. I’ve had Amazon’s Alexa for years now.…

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