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July/August Newsletter

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:August 31, 2017

Summer is winding down. It's been an exciting season! We are back continuing to bring you tips, tidbits, and interesting computer technology information! This months edition talks about National Library Card Sign-up Month, the Geek Easy racing car, backing up your Mac and more! Have you signed up for our monthly newsletter? It’s got great information, packed with helpful tech tips, relevant news, and money saving promotions! Here’s the PDF version of this month’s issue: GENewsletterAugust2017 If you like what you see, you can sign up for it here: I Want The GE Newsletter!

Your Password – The First Line of Defense

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:July 8, 2016

It’s really not possible to overemphasize the importance of having secure, unique passwords for all of your online accounts. Your password is the one item regarding the security of your data and online persona that you have 100% control of.

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Is My WiFi Secure?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:April 22, 2016

Many households have wireless routers, and that number is rapidly growing every day. The convenience of being able to access your wireless connection anywhere in the office or home is especially hard to resist with the surge in popularity of mobile devices such as smartphones, notebooks, and tablets.

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Is My Password Secure Enough?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:January 7, 2014

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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How to create secure passwords…

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:August 14, 2012

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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