#1042 – Why I Keep Saying You’re Just Not That Interesting

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#1042 - Why I Keep Saying You're Just Not That Interesting
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This week's featured article dives into: Why I Keep Saying You're Just Not That Interesting.

Also this week

  • Test your backups!
  • Who's using all that RAM?
  • Can my school be peeking at me?
  • Yes, dang it, you do need an alternate email address if you want to protect your primary account.

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TEH Podcast

Apple announced some new machines, one of which, at least, had me wishing I needed another computer. Perplexity.ai presents me with an existential dilemma. And holy heck do people like to use AI to stoke our fears and play to our prejudices. Cool stuff, our stuff, and more, of course.

TEH 234: Apple's New Macs and Minis. Perplexing conundrums with perplexity.ai, and Social Media Misinformation

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Featured Article

Why I Keep Saying You

Why I Keep Saying You're Just Not That Interesting
Sorry, but you're not. Neither am I.

Many people are concerned that they are specifically targeted by hackers, advertisers, and others. Nope.
Read: Why I Keep Saying You're Just Not That Interesting

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Testing Your Backups Is Critical
The only thing worse than no backup is a backup that doesn't work.

Testing Your Backups Is Critical
Testing your backups is an easy step to overlook but an important one to take. Make sure your backups will be there when you need them.
Read: Testing Your Backups Is Critical

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How Do I Tell Which Program Is Using So Much Memory?
Taking more than their fair share.

How Do I Tell Which Program Is Using So Much Memory?
When Windows tells you it's out of memory, what does it mean and what can you do about it?
Read: How Do I Tell Which Program Is Using So Much Memory?

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Can My School See My Email and Other Messages?
Unless you take steps, they sure can.

Can My School See My Email and Other Messages?
Numerous people and programs can track your internet activities. But are you really that interesting?
Read: Can My School See My Email and Other Messages?

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Why Do I Need Another Email Address to Access My Account?
It increases your protection.

Why Do I Need Another Email Address to Access My Account?
This is a system designed to help you recover your email account if something should go wrong... and things go wrong more often than you would like to think.
Read: Why Do I Need Another Email Address to Access My Account?

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Why Do I Need Another Email Address to Access My Account?

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Can My School See My Email and Other Messages?

Numerous people and programs can track your internet activities. But are you really that interesting?
Watch: Can My School See My Email and Other Messages?

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How Do I Tell Which Program Is Using So Much Memory?

When Windows tells you it's out of memory, what does it mean and what can you do about it?
Watch: How Do I Tell Which Program Is Using So Much Memory?

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Why I Keep Saying You're Just Not That Interesting

Many people are concerned that they are specifically targeted by hackers, advertisers, and others. Nope.
Watch: Why I Keep Saying You're Just Not That Interesting

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