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How A Seemingly Harmless Website Can Ruin Your Day

The internet is a wonderful place filled with useful information and fun websites. In fact, you probably use the internet on a daily basis without ever thinking about it. But what if I told you that there are ways to use that same technology to trick you into giving up sensitive data? This isn’t just theoretical — companies have been using this technique for years to steal information from unsuspecting users. If you’re not careful, all it takes is one seemingly harmless website for someone else to gain access to your most personal information — and maybe even ruin your day!

Your computer is infected, and you don’t even know it.

A virus is a program that can infect your computer. It’s like a worm, but it doesn’t have to be physically attached to your device. For example, if you download an infected file from the internet and open it …

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How To Keep Your Business Safe Online

If there’s one thing that has become clear in the last few years, it’s this: hackers are getting smarter, and no business is safe from them. That doesn’t mean, however, that you should give up on using technology to grow your business! Far from it. The key to staying safe online isn’t giving up technology; it’s being smart about how you use it. Here are some tips for keeping your business secure while still enjoying all the benefits of going digital:

Always keep your computer’s software up to date.

Always keep your computer’s software up to date.

Updates are free and can fix security vulnerabilities, improve the performance of your computer, or add new features. This is particularly important for operating systems like Windows 10 which have automatic updates turned on by default (although you can choose not to install them).

Don’t share your passwords with anyone.

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How To Secure Your Wireless Network At Home

In today’s world, it can be difficult to keep your home network secure. New vulnerabilities are discovered all the time and hackers are always finding new ways to access your data. However, there are steps you can take to better protect yourself, including updating your router and turning on password protection. In this post we’ll cover these topics and more as we explore some simple ways you can protect your wireless network at home.

Change the admin password.

  • Change the admin password.

The first thing you should do is change the admin password on your router and all devices that use it, such as computers and smartphones. The best way to do this is by using a combination of letters, numbers and symbols–at least 10 characters long. If you have trouble remembering complex passwords or can’t create one yourself (or if you’re not sure what “complex” means), there are many …

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Social Networking Tips For Beginners

Social networking is a great way to connect with people and learn from their experiences. It can also be a great way to find new clients, but it takes time and patience before you start seeing results. If you’re new to social networking, keep these tips in mind so that you can get the most out of your experience:

Understand your personal brand

Your personal brand is your reputation. It’s what people think about you and how they feel about it. Your personal brand can be built on authenticity, so it’s important to be true to yourself when building it.

Building a strong personal brand means knowing who you are and what makes up your personality: the things that make you happy or sad, the things that excite or depress you, etc., as well as how these qualities translate into social media posts (or not). It also requires being open-minded …

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How To Make Connections With Influencers

If you’re looking to advance your career, it’s a good idea to build a network of contacts. And if you’re hoping to build an effective network, the first step is connecting with key influencers in your field. Influencers can help introduce you to new opportunities, share resources that will help you advance professionally and even provide mentorship or guidance for your own professional development. Of course, making connections with influential people can be challenging since they’re busy people who may not have time for everyone who wants their attention. But there are some simple strategies that will help make your efforts more successful. The key is finding ways to connect with relevant influencers while also understanding what makes them tick so they’ll want to hear from you again!

Connections are the cornerstones of a network.

Connections are the cornerstones of a network. They are the foundation, building blocks and key …

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