#1081 – Changes for Ask Leo!

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Changes for Ask Leo!

Changes for Ask Leo!
The world changes, and so do I.

Changes are coming to Ask Leo!, including the removal of outside ads. I'll explain why this (very) scary step is necessary, how search engines and AI are changing the game, what it means for the future of the site, and how you can help.

Read: Changes for Ask Leo!

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Who Polices Misleading Advertising?

Who Polices Misleading Advertising?
No one, really, unless it's horrifically bad.

Online advertising is the equivalent to the wild west. Advertisers use every technique they can get away with to get attention and sales. I'll review what you can do about it and what steps I'm taking as a website owner.

Read: Who Polices Misleading Advertising?

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Romance Scams: When Loneliness Makes Us Vulnerable

Romance Scams: When Loneliness Makes Us Vulnerable
Scammers leverage an epidemic for evil.

Loneliness can leave us vulnerable, and scammers know it. I'll cover how romance scams work, the tactics scammers use to build trust and steal thousands, and the red flags to watch for, both for yourself and your loved ones. If you think it can't happen to you, think again.

Read: Romance Scams: When Loneliness Makes Us Vulnerable

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Too Old for Tech? Nonsense.

Too Old for Tech? Nonsense.
Your age isn't what's holding you back. It's something else.

Think you're too old? You're not. It's not your age; it's a plethora of other things, ranging from society's expectations to bad software design, waging war on your self-confidence. Let me show you why you're more capable than you think.

Read: Too Old for Tech? Nonsense.

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How to Protect Your Cloud Storage and Backups from Ransomware

How to Protect Your Cloud Storage and Backups from Ransomware
Extra-destructive malware might call for extra-strong protection.

Do you worry that ransomware might lock up more than your files? It can. I'll show you how to better protect your cloud storage and backups using tools like Macrium Reflect, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Even if malware strikes, you've got a way to recover.

Read: How to Protect Your Cloud Storage and Backups from Ransomware

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How to Protect Your Cloud Storage and Backups from Ransomware

Do you worry that ransomware might lock up more than your files? It can. I'll show you how to better protect your cloud storage and backups using tools like Macrium Reflect, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Even if malware strikes, you?ve got a way to recover.

Watch: How to Protect Your Cloud Storage and Backups from Ransomware


Too Old for Tech? Nonsense.

Think you're too old? You're not. It's not your age; it's a plethora of other things, ranging from society's expectations to bad software design, waging war on your self-confidence. Let me show you why you?re more capable than you think.

Watch: Too Old for Tech? Nonsense.


Romance Scams: When Loneliness Makes Us Vulnerable

Loneliness can leave us vulnerable, and scammers know it. I'll cover how romance scams work, the tactics scammers use to build trust and steal thousands, and the red flags to watch for, both for yourself and your loved ones. If you think it can't happen to you, think again.

Watch: Romance Scams: When Loneliness Makes Us Vulnerable


Changes for Ask Leo!

Changes are coming to Ask Leo!, including the removal of outside ads. I?ll explain why this (very) scary step is necessary, how search engines and AI are changing the game, what it means for the future of the site, and how you can help.

Watch: Changes for Ask Leo!


Who Polices Misleading Advertising?

Online advertising is the equivalent to the wild west. Advertisers use every technique they can get away with to get attention and sales. I'll review what you can do about it and what steps I'm taking as a website owner.

Watch: Who Polices Misleading Advertising?


 
Posted: August 5, 2025 in: 2025
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