#1147 - Should I Use My Real Name Online?
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Should I Use My Real Name Online?
Usually.
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Different keyboards act differently.
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What Is Your Most Trusted Method of Backing Up?
Redundancy.
Trust in your backup is critical; so critical that I don't fully trust any single approach. Instead, I layer backup types so that losing something important is nearly impossible. I'll describe my system works and why the key step is simply starting.
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Staying anonymous is hard, and it has risks. Unless you have a strong reason forcing you to use fake info, it's usually best not to.
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What Is Your Most Trusted Method of Backing Up?
Trust in your backup is critical; so critical that I don't fully trust any single approach. Instead, I layer backup types so that losing something important is nearly impossible. I'll describe my system works and why the key step is simply starting.
Why Doesn't My F10 Key Act Like F10?
If F10 doesn't act like F10, maybe blame the Fn key. Keyboards handle it differently, and some flip it without telling you. Here's how to tell what yours does, how to change it, and the Windows setup trap to watch for.
Should I Use My Real Name Online?
Fake details feel safer, but they may not protect you like you'd hope. Worse, they can keep you locked out of your own account. Here's when a fake identity makes sense and when it doesn't.
BCC'ed by Spam?
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Why Do I Get Spam Not Addressed to Me?
Getting spam that isn't addressed to you isn't a mistake. Spammers use a simple email feature to hide who else they're sending it to. I'll describe how it works, why it still reaches you, and what to do about it.
