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29 Ways to Protect Yourself During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Post last modified:October 21, 2025

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…

6 Amazon Alexa Features You Don’t Need

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Post last modified:December 30, 2025

At True Assisting, we are big fans of Alexa and the features it offers, especially for seniors and caregivers. But like any software, it’s important to protect your privacy, too. In this blog, we are sharing Amazon Alexa features that will make your life easier and features you might consider turning off to protect your privacy. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we…

Amazon Echo Placement: Where to Put Your Smart Speaker

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Post last modified:December 11, 2025

The Amazon Echo is a popular smart speaker that many families rely on daily. It's easy to set up, and Alexa can help you stay organized. But here's something many people don't think about: where you place your Echo matters. The right location helps it work better and keeps your information secure. Many families plug their Echo into the first available outlet without thinking about location. That's a missed opportunity. The correct Amazon Echo placement helps Alexa hear you…

What to Do if You Think You’ve Been Hacked

Post category:Organizing & Productivity Technology
Post last modified:October 21, 2025

Getting hacked is one common concern in today’s digital world. 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 need 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 can take to regain…

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

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Post last modified:August 19, 2025

I’ve had Amazon’s Alexa for years now. It’s a total love affair! She helps me keep track of things daily, and her capabilities keep growing. Compared to her competition, Alexa is currently the leader in voice-powered devices. She’s expected to have 70% of the market by year-end, well ahead of Google Home, Apple HomePod, and other products. I love how she keeps me organized. If you want to use Alexa, you need to have Amazon Prime. Since Prime Day starts…