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4 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone from Being Hacked

March 13, 2016February 12, 2016 by Paul Salmon

You already know that you need to protect your laptop and desktop computers from hackers. A lot of people, however, never stop to wonder whether their mobile devices are also susceptible to these threats. Since your smartphone is essentially a small computer, there is a possibility that someone will try to hack into it to steal your private information. You can protect yourself by following these four tips.

How I do More with My Plex Media Server by Keeping it Simple

September 30, 2022January 29, 2016 by Paul Salmon

When I was looking at setting up my Plex Server, the one thing that I really wanted to make sure was that I kept the entire setup simple. I wanted to set up and manage a server that could stream media files to my devices, and not much beyond that idea. This meant I didn’t need a high-end and powerful computer to accomplish the goal, but I did have to make sure the system could handle at least three media transcoding operations at a time.

Shopping Online This Holiday Season? Stay Safe with These Tips

February 25, 2016November 20, 2015 by Paul Salmon

The holiday season is upon us, and for many people, that means one thing: Shopping. More people than ever before are expected to skip the malls this holiday season and shop online, using both computers and mobile devices, enjoying the convenience, selection, and competitive prices that online merchants offer.

Security in Online Gaming

June 7, 2017May 4, 2015 by Paul Salmon

Humans naturally like to feel safe. It is a characteristic that has stayed with us from the Ice Age, although now we are fighting internet hackers and not Sabretooth Tigers. The web is a fantastic marketplace that many of us could not do without. The amount of money that flows through it every day is astronomical and needs to be safeguarded at every turn to stop these online fiends committing raids.

Why My Data Hard Drive Errors Didn’t Affect Me

September 24, 2022April 29, 2015 by Paul Salmon

My external hard drive is where I store all my important files such as photos, videos, and personal information. Most, if not all, of the files I store on that drive cannot be recreated, or would be very difficult and time-consuming to recreate. This is why I am always ensuring that drive is available for use, and protected.

Of course, as with most things in life, nothing lasts forever. This is especially true with hard drives. In this case, my external hard drive started to give me problems, causing me to be concerned for my data files.

The Ultimate Guide to Phishing Protection

April 8, 2015 by Guest Blogger

For those of you who are not familiar with the phishing term, here is a simple definition: phishing consists in personal information theft (through any means) to get access to one’s bank accounts. Of course, the final goal is to steal money. Those who practice phishing are called cyber-criminals. In 2008, there were more than 5 million phishing victims in USA alone.

Cyber-criminals work with different methods and at different levels. They attack individuals, as well as businesses. Below, we will present the most common methods of phishing along with secure measures against them.

Be aware of the following threads and remember: caution is the best secure measure!

Internet Security Options to Adopt in 2015

February 7, 2015 by Paul Salmon

Today, it is hard to imagine day to day life without Internet and computers. More and more people are using digital storage units to keep their valuable information and also share it across online communities. The vastness of the digital world and the multitude of networks that are integral parts of the Internet make security one of the top concerns for both users and network managers.

3M™ ePrivacy Filter Software Review

December 3, 2014 by Paul Salmon

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 3M for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

We live in a world where it seems we can be seen anywhere at anytime. We also live in a world where bigger is better, especially when it comes to computer monitors. I personally have a 24-inch computer monitor, and at times have difficulty adjusting to a smaller screen.

One of the issues with using such a large monitor is that there is no longer any privacy. Everyone behind you can easily see what you are working on, even though it may be personal. 3M has come up with an innovative piece of software that can help solve the issue of anyone that stands behind you from reading your screen.