Episodes

  • What is Secure Delete?

    What is Secure Delete?
    Feb 7 2025
    Secure delete is one approach to making sure your files can't be recovered.
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    6 mins
  • How to Back Up 1Password and Why You Should

    How to Back Up 1Password and Why You Should
    Feb 6 2025
    Backing up is important, and that includes your password vault.
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    9 mins
  • Should I Always Sign Out of My Online Account?

    Should I Always Sign Out of My Online Account?
    Feb 5 2025
    It is safe to stay signed in to your online account as long as you're protected from a few specific scenarios.
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    3 mins
  • Are Free Email Services Worth It?

    Are Free Email Services Worth It?
    Feb 3 2025
    Free email services and accounts are convenient and ubiquitous. They can be used safely if and only if you take responsibility for that safety.
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    14 mins
  • Change for the Sake of Change?

    Change for the Sake of Change?
    Feb 1 2025
    People often complain that the latest update to their favorite software is just "change for the sake of change". I don't think so.
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    6 mins
  • Are Backup Images More Fragile Than Just Copying Individual Files?

    Are Backup Images More Fragile Than Just Copying Individual Files?
    Jan 31 2025
    I'm often asked if backup images are more susceptible to failure than storing the contents as individual files. My take: not really.
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    10 mins
  • Do Not Search for Support Phone Numbers

    Do Not Search for Support Phone Numbers
    Jan 30 2025
    You want a phone number to call. Scammers known this and try to insert themselves in the process.
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    10 mins
  • Should I Update to Windows 11? (January 2025 update)

    Should I Update to Windows 11? (January 2025 update)
    Jan 29 2025
    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?
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    10 mins