Upgrade
to Windows 10 will be enforced by January!
The only way around is a change in Windows Update Settings. Details in 4 weeks.
The only way around is a change in Windows Update Settings. Details in 4 weeks.
Beware
of wrapper programs when
downloading ANY programs. Even well known so-called “download
sites” are nasty malware slingers.
Update Chrome browser from Google ONLY!
Some
of Edward Snowden's tips
for privacy on home computers:
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Use an ad-blocker. Ads with active content (moving or playing anything in the ad) require the use of Javascript or Flash; actively block all advertisements.
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Use a password manager. Despite the many reminders telling people to use different and complex passwords, a huge percentage of users maintain borderline idiotic approaches. Simply: Get a password manager. It will protect you.
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Use two-factor authentication. Gmail, Twitter, Dropbox, Hotmail and Facebook offer 2FA free of charge. Even if your password does get exposed, you still have a text message as backup.
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Use the HTTPS Everywhere browser plug-in. It comes from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and will enforce encrypted browser communication.
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Encrypt your hard drive. Relatively easy these days but be careful to do two things:
1 Have a long encryption phrase for best results
2 Make darn'd sure you remember that phrase. The small slowdown in performance is tolerable on a modern computer. -
Be smart with your security questions. Don't use your mother's maiden name everywhere; or your first school. Mix things up; one account gets hacked the same information does not apply everywhere else.
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