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Don’t click that link—why you need a URL expander for X (Twitter)

How often do you scroll through X (formerly Twitter) and see a link that’s been shortened? We see them all the time. Services like Buffer, dlvr.it, and even X’s own link shortener take long, messy links and turn them into something clean and short. This is great for keeping tweets concise, but it creates a […]

The silent treatment: why “restricting” on Instagram is your secret weapon

Instagram is a great place to connect with friends, family, and the broader community. But let’s be real: sometimes you get those followers or commenters who just… don’t get the hint. Maybe it’s an ex, an overly aggressive follower, or a stranger who keeps leaving inappropriate comments. You want to control who interacts with you, […]

New computer? don’t connect without Antivirus!

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of unboxing a brand-new computer. It’s clean, it’s fast, and it’s ready to go. But before you get too excited and connect it to the internet, you need to take one of the most critical steps in protecting your new digital life: installing antivirus software. Think of it like […]

Digital declutter: why less software means more security

How many apps and programs are on your computer right now? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got a bunch of software installed that you downloaded once upon a time and never used again. We all do it! But here’s a crucial cybersecurity secret: the less software you have installed on your computer, the […]

Why you shouldn’t be an Admin all day

How do you normally log in to your computer? For many of us, our main user account is also the administrator account. This gives us full power to install software, change settings, and do whatever we want on our PC or Mac. It’s convenient, but here’s a crucial security secret: using a non-administrator account for […]

Why you need two-step verification for Yahoo Mail

Your email account is a treasure trove of personal information. It’s the key to your social media, banking, and shopping accounts. So, if you’re a Yahoo Mail user, protecting it with just a password isn’t enough anymore. You need to add a powerful second layer of defense: two-step verification. Think of your password as the […]