👍 #844 – You’re Just Not That Interesting (Except When You Are)

This week's articles & videos

I hear often from people concerned about online privacy. It's a common topic, and, indeed, an important one.

However...

I've long stated that you and I just aren't that interesting as individuals -- except, of course, with a couple of notable exceptions.

This weeks featured article, You're Just Not That Interesting (Except When You Are), discusses my rationale, and when you're very right to be concerned.

Also this week:

• Two factor authentication: what it is, how it works, and why you want it.
• Deleting an email might not always ... uh ... delete the email.
• Passwordless signon? How can that even be a thing? It is, and it's secure. Honest.

TEH Podcast

Gary and I took the week off.

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Thanks, as always, and I'll see you next week,

This Week's Featured Article

You're Just Not That Interesting (Except When You Are)
You're probably worrying too much, about the wrong things

Worried about privacy? I believe we over-imagine the risks and at the same time are our own worst enemies.

https://askleo.com/22674

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

How Two-Factor Authentication Works You Should Use It to Keep Hackers Out
Two-factor authentication is a great way to keep your accounts secure from hackers -- even those who manage to get your password. https://askleo.com/16401

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Are Deleted Emails Really Deleted? You Might Think So, But…
"Permanently deleted" email may or may not be recoverable. Depending on the situation and motivation, that email could come back to haunt or help you. https://askleo.com/17447

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Is Passwordless Sign-in Safe? You don't have to use a password to be safe
Signing in without a password seems almost nonsensical, yet it can be more secure than traditional sign-ins. More convenient? That depends. https://askleo.com/128561

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Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching: Two Common Causes and Three Possible Solutions The things you need to look at and the things you can try
There are common causes, and sometimes simple solutions, for a video that starts and stops as you watch it. https://askleo.com/2981

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Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching: Two Common Causes and Three Possible Solutions There are common causes, and sometimes simple solutions, for a video that starts and stops as you watch it. https://youtu.be/mni78AE4-mw

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Is Passwordless Sign-in Safe? Signing in without a password seems almost nonsensical, yet it can be more secure than traditional sign-ins. More convenient? That depends. https://youtu.be/BEnq7O6n7CM

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Are Deleted Emails Really Deleted? You Might Think They're Deleted, But� "Permanently deleted" email may or may not be recoverable. Depending on the situation and motivation, that email could come back to haunt or help you. https://youtu.be/a308WLJ3GDw

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You're Just Not That Interesting (Except When You Are): Pragmatic Privacy Worried about privacy? I believe we over-imagine the risks and at the same time are our own worst enemies. https://youtu.be/uMdrMd2mR5o

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How Two-Factor Authentication Works, and Why You Should Use It to Keep Hackers Out Two-factor authentication is a great way to keep your accounts secure from hackers -- even those who manage to get your password. https://youtu.be/gAa4SWM6xV4

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