Although strong passwords that are impossible to guess are an important part of online security, they are not the only precaution you need to take to keep your online identity secure. Leo Notenboom of Ask Leo lists nine ways your …[Continue]
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Top Reasons For Computer Crashes
Random computer crashes are a frustrating and difficult problem to solve. According to Leo Notenboom of Ask-Leo.com, the most common cause of “truly random crashes is an overheating computer.” Hardware failures or malware could also be the culprit. Learn more …[Continue]
How to Create a Custom Email Address
If you’ve ever considered buying a domain name for the primary purpose of creating a custom email address such as your-name@your-domain.com, this tutorial from Ask Leo! is just what you need. In it, Leo Notenboom explains domain registration, email forwarding, …[Continue]
How To Delete Your Facebook Account
The blogosphere has been all a twitter lately about the rise in popularity in searches for “how to delete my Facebook account.” Here’s one such rant from ReadWriteWeb. If you also want to leave the iconic king of social networking, …[Continue]
Hotmail Hackers Compromise Email Signature
According to tech wizard Leo Notenboom, “a new twist” on hackers comprising Hotmail accounts has left some users with unauthorized (and poorly written) ads in all of their outgoing messages. Notenboom explains that the culprit is a default email signature …[Continue]
One Simple Trick to Getting Less Email
Spending less time dealing with email is a worthy goal. At Taming Email Leo Notenboom espouses an unusual tactic. In order to reduce the amount of email you receive, send less email. In other words, stop before you hit send, …[Continue]
Internet Cafe Security
When using a public wi-fi network in an Internet café or coffee house, it is up to you to secure your transmissions against prying eyes. Only using https secure connections is one way of stopping those around you from seeing …[Continue]
How to Identify Safe Websites
What resources can be used to identify safe websites? Leo Notenboom of Ask-Leo.com says, “One of the best things you can do as you surf the web is simply be skeptical.” He also explores McAfee’s Site Advisor, and Web Of …[Continue]
