#1102 - Four Risks With Free Wi-Fi
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Four Risks With Free Wi-Fi
It can be fine, and probably is, but there's always risk.
Freely accessible Wi-Fi is almost everywhere, and most systems are set up to use it safely. There are a few things to pay attention to in order to stay safe.
Backups Are GREAT Security
They protect you from failure as well as malware.
Don't overlook backing up as part of your computer security. When the worst happens, it's your backup that will save you.
How to Deal with Spam
You can't stop it, but you can take steps to avoid getting more.
Spam is inevitable; just don't ask for more.
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How Do I Tell If an Email Address Is Fake?
There may be clues. Or not.
It's hard to determine whether an email address is fake.
Privacy and Searching for Phone Numbers Online
It's not easy to find a phone number online, and may not even be possible.
You have an email address and you want the associated phone number. It's unlikely you'll find it, but there are a few things to try.
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Privacy and Searching for Phone Numbers
You have an email address and you want the associated phone number. It's unlikely you'll find it, but there are a few things to try.
Four Risks With Free Wi-Fi
Freely accessible Wi-Fi is almost everywhere, and most systems are set up to use it safely. There are a few things to pay attention to in order to stay safe.
Watch: Four Risks With Free Wi-Fi
Backups Are GREAT Security
Don't overlook backing up as part of your computer security. When the worst happens, it's your backup that will save you.
Watch: Backups Are GREAT Security
