#1069 - Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can't Recover Your Gmail for You
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Don't fall for comment scams
One of the realities of having an online tech-related publication, particularly one that talks about online account security and account recovery, is the cockroaches that come out of the woodwork. By that I mean scammers that leave missleading comments, particularly on YouTube, promising to recover your account.
Need I say it? Apparently I do: It's a trap!
Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can't Recover Your Gmail for You has the details. (And it's about more than Gmail.)
Also this week
- Backing up. Just do it.
- Clean uninstall? Usually not worth it.
- Windows 11 Home versus Pro.
- An update to the "Should I Update" Windows 11 article.
As always, links below.
TEH Podcast
Apple store drama in the courts and on the "streets". AI Voice clones bringing back the dead. RealID is really confusing for some. More on tariffs, and more on ... well, more!
TEH 248: Epic vs Apple. AI brings voices back from the dead. The mess of RealID. Tech tariffs.
PS: The TEH Podcast is available on YouTube too!
I did not see this coming...
"Leo" + AI + "Habemus Papam" = this, somehow. (Cute, but not my doing.)
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Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can't Recover Your Gmail for You
Seriously, they can't. It's a scam.
You'll often find testimonials and offers of amazing account recovery success. It's a trap.
Read: Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can't Recover Your Gmail for You
Also This Week on Ask Leo!
What Backup Program Should I Use? |  |
| Backing up your computer's data is critical. The best program is whatever you'll actually use. Read: What Backup Program Should I Use? | |
How Important Is a Clean Uninstall? |  |
| These days, you don't need to worry about leftovers unless you're tracking down a specific problem. Read: How Important Is a Clean Uninstall? | |
Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What's the Difference, and Is It Worth It? |  |
| Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: which should it be, and why? Read: Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What's the Difference, and Is It Worth It? | |
Should I Update to Windows 11? (May 2025 update) |  |
| The end-of-support date for Windows 10 is getting closer. Do you need to upgrade to Windows 11? Read: Should I Update to Windows 11? (May 2025 update) | |
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 | Should I Update to Windows 11? (May 2025 update)The end of support date for Windows 10 is getting closer. What does that mean to you, and do you need to upgrade to Windows 11?Watch: Should I Update to Windows 11? (May 2025 update) |
 | Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What's the Difference and Is It Worth It?Windows 11 Home vs. Pro? Which should it be and why?Watch: Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What's the Difference and Is It Worth It? |
 | How Important is a Clean Uninstall?These days you don't really need to spend a lot of time worrying about leftovers unless you're tracking down a specific problem.Watch: How Important is a Clean Uninstall? |
 | Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can't Recover Your Gmail for YouYou'll often find testimonials and offers of amazing account recovery success. It's a trap.Watch: Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can't Recover Your Gmail for You |
 | What Backup Program Should I Use?Backing up your computer's data is critical. The best program is whatever you'll actually use.Watch: What Backup Program Should I Use? |
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