Paul SalmonFebruary 12, 2016SecurityComments Off on 4 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone from Being Hacked
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.
Paul SalmonJanuary 29, 2016Data BackupComments Off on How I do More with My Plex Media Server by Keeping it Simple
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.
Paul SalmonNovember 20, 2015Online SafetyComments Off on Shopping Online This Holiday Season? Stay Safe with These Tips
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.
Paul SalmonMay 4, 2015Online SafetyComments Off on Security in Online Gaming
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 rather than 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.
Paul SalmonApril 29, 2015Data RecoveryComments Off on Why My Data Hard Drive Errors Didn’t Affect Me
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.
Guest BloggerApril 8, 2015Online SafetyComments Off on The Ultimate Guide to Phishing Protection
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) in order to get access to one’s bank accounts. Of course, the final goal is to steal money. Those who practice phishing are called cybercriminals. In 2008, there were more than 5 million phishing victims in USA alone.
Paul SalmonFebruary 7, 2015Security TipsComments Off on Internet Security Options to Adopt in 2015
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.
Paul SalmonDecember 3, 2014Security TipsComments Off on 3M™ ePrivacy Filter Software Review
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…Continue Reading →