#1033 - Protect Yourself From Online Scams
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Scams. So many scams.
This week's featured article discusses something that's on the rise: online scams. Specifically things like romance scams, travel scams, banking scams, and even fake kidnapping scams. Some are even made more plausible now by using AI.
I share a number of recommendations that I follow myself in order to stay safe.
Protect Yourself From Online Scams
Also this week
- Why the bug you care about might never be fixed.
- The On-Demand feature in OneDrive is useful, but it's important to understand.
- Duplicate files are normal. Deleting the wrong ones can be disasterous.
- See BCC? No. You cannot. That's kinda the point.
As always, links below.
TEH Podcast
There are, of course, Mac rumors. Meh. On the other hand AI is not a bubble. Telegram's founder arrested and the implications on privacy. Gary's new 60 megapixel(!) camera. We gripe (a little), we share what's cool lately, and we suggest some reading.
TEH 229: Mediocre rumors. AI bubble. Amazing cameras and more.
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Protect Yourself From Online Scams
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Also This Week on Ask Leo!
Why Didn't Microsoft Fix This Horrible Bug? |  |
Read: Why Didn't Microsoft Fix This Horrible Bug? | |
How Files On-Demand Affect Recovering OneDrive Files |  |
Read: How Files On-Demand Affect Recovering OneDrive Files | |
Why Are There Duplicate Files on My Computer? |  |
| Duplicate files on your computer can happen for many reasons, most of which are legitimate. Think twice about deleting duplicate files. Read: Why Are There Duplicate Files on My Computer? | |
How Do I View the BCC Recipients on an Email I've Received? |  |
| BCC is a way to send copies of email without all recipients being visible. But can you still view the BCC'ed? Read: How Do I View the BCC Recipients on an Email I've Received? | |
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 | Why Are there Duplicate Files on My Computer?Duplicate files on your computer can happen for many reasons, most of which are legitimate. Think twice about deleting duplicate files.Watch: Why Are there Duplicate Files on My Computer? |
 | How Files On-demand Affects Recovering OneDrive FilesOneDrive's Files On-Demand feature may confuse you into thinking you have a file on your computer that you do not.Watch: How Files On-demand Affects Recovering OneDrive Files |
 | Protect Yourself From Online ScamsSeniors are in the scammer?s crosshairsWatch: Protect Yourself From Online Scams |
 | Why Didn't Microsoft Fix This Horrible Bug???Not all bugs will be fixed or fixed quickly. Not all bugs are even bugs.Watch: Why Didn't Microsoft Fix This Horrible Bug? |
All About OneDrive - Online Course
OneDrive is both incredibly powerful and at times incredibly confusing. It includes a bucket-load of features to help you back up, share, collaborate, stay safe, and more.
All About OneDrive covers OneDrive's features and its peculiarities so you can use it to the fullest.
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