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#954 - Why Is It Important to Have Different Passwords on Different Accounts?
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Stop. Reusing. Passwords.

I'm told it's the number one way accounts get compromised of late. I believe it.

Different passwords for every account. Period. And you can use a password vault to make it easy.

Why Is It Important to Have Different Passwords on Different Accounts? has the details.

Also this week:

  • Free Software - Why?
  • Better DNS
  • File Explorer Crashes
  • Keeping your email address

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Why Is It Important to Have Different Passwords on Different Accounts?

Why Is It Important to Have Different Passwords on Different Accounts?
It's one of the most important things you need to do.

Using a different password for every login is crucial -- and it doesn't have to be difficult.

https://askleo.com/4931

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Why Do People Create Free Software?
Free isn't always free, but sometimes it's close enough.

Why Do People Create Free Software?
Free software exists for reasons ranging from pure altruism to pure deceit.
https://askleo.com/17564

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I Keep Getting "DNS Server Not Responding" Errors. What Can I Do?
A little-known aspect of internet connectivity could affect your perceived internet speed.

I Keep Getting "DNS Server Not Responding" Errors. What Can I Do?
Slow Domain Name System (DNS) lookups can affect your apparent internet speed. Your ISP should provide fast DNS, but there are alternatives.
https://askleo.com/1842

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What Do I Do About Windows File Explorer Crashing?
It shouldn't, of course. But it can.

What Do I Do About Windows File Explorer Crashing?
Windows Explorer is the workhorse behind the Windows user interface. I'll cover what to look for when it crashes.
https://askleo.com/5014

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How Do I Keep My Email Address When I Change My ISP?
Changing your ISP may involve changing more than you think.

How Do I Keep My Email Address When I Change My ISP?
It's possible to have an email address that does not need to change each time you change internet providers.
https://askleo.com/1860

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How Do I Keep My Email Address When I Change My ISP?

It's possible to have an email address that does not need to change each time you change internet providers.
https://youtu.be/_B1zk3IgDoI

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Finding a File in Windows

It's easy to search for files on your machine. Learn about the settings that dictate which parts of your machine get searched.
https://youtu.be/95RF_OfQ_90

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What Do I Do About Windows File Explorer Crashing?

Windows Explorer is the workhorse behind the Windows user interface. I'll cover what to look for when Windows File Explorer keeps crashing.
https://youtu.be/YQ7K3nLkQio

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Use Cloud Storage Safely

Cloud service providers often give us lots of storage we can use for cloud backup. How to use it safely, however, isn't always obvious.
https://youtu.be/U18wBa6Cb34

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I Keep Getting "DNS Server Not Responding" Errors. What Can I Do?

Slow Domain Name System (DNS) lookups can affect your apparent internet speed and create ?DNS Server Not Responding? Errors. Your ISP should provide fast DNS, but there are alternatives.
https://youtu.be/YGS8fnX8OgQ

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Why Is It Important to Have Different Passwords on Different Accounts?

Using different passwords for every login is crucial -- and it doesn't have to be difficult.
https://youtu.be/QeLqSWTCit8

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Sending Anonymous Emil

Don't send anonymous email from work or home. It takes extra steps to keep from being traced.
https://youtu.be/QJPCUrkJtt0

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Testing Backups

It's a good idea to test backups before disaster strikes. Unfortunately, a complete test can be risky. I'll look at some alternatives.
https://youtu.be/jhJJOBHrl3c

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Why Do People Create Free Software?

Free software exists for reasons ranging from pure altruism to pure deceit.
https://youtu.be/S8rfVlKo-HI

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