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Posts Tagged ‘security’

Is My Password Secure Enough?

About a year ago, we discussed the merits of creating a secure password.  A lot has changed in technology over the past 12 or so months, especially in the mobile arena with the proliferation of tablets and smartphones becoming more and more functional.  They are able to emulate many functions that were previously the venue of laptops or netbooks.  What this means is that now there is even more need for unique, secure passwords than ever!

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Geek Easy Computers 2012 – Year in Review

It’s 2013!  Happy New Year!  Where did 2012 go and doesn’t it seem like we were just celebrating the beginning of 2012? Well you know the old saying “Time flies when you’re having fun!”.  2012 has been a wild ride for us here at Geek Easy Computers, but overall it’s been a fun and exciting trip!

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Cloud Storage 101: What is it?

There’s a lot being discussed today about the “Cloud” on the internet. If you’re not sure what the “Cloud” is, check out our earlier article that defines it -> https://geek-easy.com/2012/02/are-you-in-the-cloud/.

 

Our purpose today is to discuss some of the uses for cloud storage and its advantages. The most popular (arguably) of the providers of these services is Dropbox [https://db.tt/a8BcOMv]. There are other popular services out there such as Google Drive, Box.net, Microsoft Skydrive, Sugarsync and more.

Five Essential Facebook Security Settings


Almost everyone is on Facebook today.  For many people, it’s the first stop in the morning and the last stop before they go to bed.  People sign on and off throughout the day.  Users access it from desktops, laptops, smart phones and tablets.  You can sign up for tons of other online services using Facebook.  Facebook is the center of the online “universe” for millions of people, but how much control do they really have over it?
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How to create secure passwords…

Creating a strong, unique password isn’t something you “should” do.  It’s something you MUST do.  That is if you value your data, accounts, sensitive information, and your very identity!  No more using your pets, kids, social security numbers (SO wrong) as passwords.  It’s time to get serious and get protected!

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