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Use Secure Empty Trash to Overwrite Your Files

Posted on January 12, 2014November 24, 2023 by Tim Hannon in Computer Basics

When you put a file into Trash and then empty the Trash, you aren’t really deleting or destroying that file. If you really want to destroy that file, you should use Secure Empty Trash, which will overwrite the file. To do this, put a file into Trash, then click on the Finder menu and select Secure … Read more

Make Your AppleID Account More Secure

Posted on May 12, 2013June 21, 2019 by Tim Hannon in Apple, Companies, Passwords, Security/Privacy

Would you like to improve the security of your online accounts such as your AppleID, Gmail, FaceBook, PayPal and Dropbox accounts? If so, you should consider turning on two-step authentication for these accounts. Two-step authentication is also called two-factor authentication. Typically, two-factor authentication requires you to enter your password as well as a code sent … Read more

Comparing Personal VPN Services for Mac Users

Posted on April 7, 2013November 18, 2022 by Tim Hannon in Encryption, Security/Privacy

Would you like to secure your Internet connection when you’re using a public wireless network at a hotel, coffee shop or airport? If so, you should consider using a personal VPN service like Cloak or TunnelBear.

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Introduction to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

Posted on December 17, 2012February 20, 2015 by Tim Hannon in Encryption, Networks, Remote Access, Security/Privacy

Do you use your laptop on public wireless (wi-fi) networks? Do you own a business and want to give remote staff a way to securely connect to your office network? If so, then you should know about VPNs.

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How Secure Is Your Password?

Posted on April 1, 2012July 4, 2022 by Tim Hannon in Passwords, Security/Privacy

The purpose of this article is to help you assess the strength and security of your password and to encourage you to start using more secure passwords. As a consequence of the fact that we all need to keep track of many passwords, many people use just one or two passwords over and over again. … Read more

How to Recycle or Destroy Hard Drives in Seattle

Posted on May 15, 2011June 21, 2019 by Tim Hannon in Companies, Interconnection, Recycling, Services

You have choices when you want to re-use, recycle or destroy a hard drive. Let’s look at a few common scenarios.

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