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Passwords

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Updates
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Privacy
Scams



Once you have purchased an external hard drive you need to have software to backup your computer to the external hard drive. If you have a Mac, you already have software called Time Machine. If you are on a PC, I recommend that you download Genie Timeline Free.
— Mike Pahl
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Online backup is a great solution to prevent against data loss in case of fire, theft, water damage, etc. We like Backblaze and if you purchase it directly from us, we will install it for you for FREE!
— Mike Pahl
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It’s a good idea to be cautious while on public Wi-Fi. If the network doesn’t require you to type in a password, it is a public Wi-Fi.
— Mike Pahl

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The S stands for Secure and it means that you have a private connection to that particular website. The data sent between your computer and the server on the other end is encrypted.
— Mike Pahl

A VPN or Virtual Private Network encrypts all of your traffic on the internet. Great for when using public Wi-Fi.
— Mike Pahl
Learn More About Tunnelbear

Two Factor Authentication makes it very difficult for someone to get into your account. Not only would they need your username and password, but also your cell phone.
— Mike Pahl
How To - Apple
How To - Dropbox
How To - Gmail
How To - FaceBook
How To - Microsoft
How To - PayPal
How To - Yahoo
How To - Bank Of America
How To - Chase
How To - Discover

Using your credit card ensures that if there was any fraud that you wouldn’t be out any money out of your personal checking account.
— Mike
Setting up notifications on your various credit card accounts is a great way to find out about fraudulent charges within a very short time of them taking place. You can turn these on by visiting the website of the credit card provider.
— Mike Pahl

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Passwords

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Updates
Viruses/Malware

Part 4

Privacy
Scams