TechRec: How to Secure Your Data and Protect Your Privacy on Your Smartphone

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As the world goes digital, humans have moved ahead of machines as the top target for cyber criminals. There were 3.8 billion internet users in 2017 (51 percent of the world’s population of 7 billion), up from 2 billion in 2015. We all focus on cybersecurity on our desktops but what about our smart devices?
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How to Avoid Becoming a Ransomware Victim: Five Top Tips

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Ransomware is one of the major threats computer users now face, even though recent reports suggest that many people don’t actually know what it is. Delivered via spam or phishing emails that trick users into clicking on malicious links, ransomware renders computer systems, devices or files inaccessible and holds the victim hostage until payment is
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47 Keyboard Shortcuts That Work in All Web Browsers

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Each major web browser shares a large number of keyboard shortcuts in common. Whether you’re using Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, or Opera – these keyboard shortcuts will work in your browser. Each browser also has some of its own, browser-specific shortcuts, but learning the ones they have in common will serve
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How to Share Large Files Over the Internet

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You’ve got a file to share—a huge document, video presentation, or set of images. You can’t just email it, because you’re running up against your—or your recipient’s—email size limit. Here are several ways you can share large files over the internet. We’re going to look at a few different ways you can get large files
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How to Avoid Computer Eye Strain and Keep Your Eyes Healthy

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Your eyes are important, and staring at a monitor all day does them no favors. There are a number of preventative measures you can take to avoid eyestrain—organizing a functional workspace and modulating light exposure, for example. Let’s take a closer look. The Basics of Eye Strain Eyestrain is a symptom that manifests when you
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