#1106 - Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs?
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Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs?
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Tired of being asked if you're human? I'll explain what site owners like me are dealing with behind the scenes and why you'll probably be clicking "I'm not a robot" a lot more often.
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How You Can Avoid Social Media Algorithms
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Social media often shows you what it wants you to see, not what you asked for. I'll explain how those algorithms work and the steps you can take to see more of what matters to you.
Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault?
Technically, there may be an issue. Practically, not really.
Storing 2FA codes in your password vault might slightly reduce security, but the risk is minimal compared to the convenience.
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How Does My Computer Know Where I Am?
Lots of educated guesses.
Ever wonder how your computer or phone "knows" where you are, and why it sometimes gets it wrong? I'll break down the clues your devices use, why location mistakes happen, and what you can do when websites think you're somewhere else entirely.
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Why Didn't Microsoft Fix My Pet Peeve?
Ever wonder why Microsoft never fixes that one thing that drives you crazy? It?s not personal. I'll break down why some annoyances stay put, how Windows chooses what to fix, and why even simple changes can be surprisingly risky.
How You Can Avoid Social Media Algorithms
Social media often shows you what it wants you to see, not what you asked for. I'll explain how those algorithms work and the steps you can take to see more of what matters to you.
How Does My Computer Know Where I Am?
Ever wonder how your computer or phone ?knows? where you are, and why it sometimes gets it wrong? I'll break down the clues your devices use, why location mistakes happen, and what you can do when websites think you?re somewhere else entirely.
Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs?
Tired of being asked if you're human? I'll explain what site owners like me are dealing with behind the scenes and why you?ll probably be clicking ?I?m not a robot? a lot more often.
Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault?
Storing 2FA codes in your password vault might slightly reduce security, but the risk is minimal compared to the convenience.
Watch: Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault?
