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Tips – by category

Posted on 2 July 20232 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Tips – by category

Desktop computing tips Mobile computing tips – Laptops, tablets (incl iPads) and smartphones General Tech Tips Non-device tips such as those relating to an online service like banking or shopping or to child safety or to a website such as 111.nhs

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Facebook – Unable to log on?

Posted on 6 June 20238 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Facebook – Unable to log on?
Facebook – Unable to log on?

If you find yourself unable to log onto your account, don’t panic! Visiting www.facebook.com/login/identify takes you to a page which allows you to prove you are the account holder (in a few different ways) and regain access. NOTE: Once you are back into your account, NOW is the time to reset your password – unless…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Online, Security

Apple ID – your icloud

Posted on 17 April 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Apple ID – your icloud
Apple ID – your icloud

Did you know you can view the contents of your icloud on any PC (or Mac) by simply signing in at www.icloud.com? After a simpe verification (usually using your phone or iPad/iPhone), you will see the screen below. From here you can manage your account using the 3 menu items at the top right hand…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Windows 10, Windows 8

Password updating

Posted on 11 November 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Password updating
Password updating

Updating your password is a pretty simple process whichever online account you are using and should take less than 15 minutes. The most important steps are:- A. Choosing a secure password – which meets the criteria of the website B. Memorising it or writing it down in a SECURE place ! C. Having a Recovery…

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Gmail, Internet, Online, Security

Online account security

Posted on 8 November 202222 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Online account security
Online account security

When did you last check the security of your Google or Microsoft account? If you can’t remember, it’s probably too long ago! Even if you mainly use it on a home PC and a smartphone, It’s vital to regularly review your logon password as well as your recovery phone numbers and devices, because the service…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Online, Security, Smartphones

Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

Posted on 20 October 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad
Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

Do you use the same PIN or passcode for more than 1 device in your household? This is a very, very risky thing to do – as a family client of mine recently found out. The parent had for years used a simple 6-digit code to unlock 3 devices during the time when they were…

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Internet, Online, Security, Smartphones

Password security and your browser

Posted on 17 October 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans 3 Comments on Password security and your browser
Password security and your browser

Unless you are the only person who EVER has access to your PC, please be very, very cautious about allowing your browser to save your logon passwords. Why? Because anyone opening up the browser window can do the following within just a few minutes:- 2. Export the ENTIRE list of website logons with their user…

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Internet, Online, Security

MacBook/iMac users – Guest Mode

Posted on 3 October 202222 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on MacBook/iMac users – Guest Mode
MacBook/iMac users – Guest Mode

Let occasional users log in as guests Did you know that you can let other people use your Mac temporarily as guest users without adding them as individual users. This is great because:- NOTE: Files created by a guest are stored in a temporary folder, but that folder and its contents are deleted when the…

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Online banking – Logon Security

Posted on 26 September 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Online banking – Logon Security
Online banking – Logon Security

Whenever you use a browser to log onto your bank’s website, consider where it is safe for you to do so. For example:- NB. Don’t assume your bank will “time you out” if you leave the screen. Not all do, and some still leave the page you were looking at visible to another person which…

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Internet, Online, Security

Wi-fi becoming unreliable?

Posted on 7 July 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Wi-fi becoming unreliable?
Wi-fi becoming unreliable?

If your wireless connection is becoming unreliable, you can simply plug a tiny adapter like this … into one of your laptop or desktop PC’s USB ports. It will immediately set itself up, ask for your router’s name and password so that it can provide you with a steady connection to your broadband router. Click…

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