Covid-19 and Working RemotelyA How-To Technology Resource
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IT Security Tip #16
Make This Password Different From Everything Else
Make This Password Different From Everything Else
You know you’re guilty of it: using the same password for everything. Believe me, I understand how annoying it is to try and remember all those passwords; and if you’re using the same password for sites that don’t share sensitive information, like a login to a news feed you like to read, then it’s generally okay.
HOWEVER, the ONE password you want to keep unique is your e-mail password. If an e-commerce site you’ve registered at or bought from gets hacked – and you’ve used the SAME password you usually use for everything to register at the site – you can pretty much bet hackers are going to gain access to your inbox. They’ll have your e-mail and your password to the e-commerce site and will use that to hack in. From there, they’ll have fertile ground for getting all your data and other passwords.
Microsoft Tips for Windows
See All Your Open Windows
Get a bird’s-eye view of everything you’re working on. Place three fingers on your touchpad and swipe them away from you.
Shortcut of the Week
Play And Pause Video
Many online services like YouTube also offer keyboard shortcuts. Press the spacebar or the K key on your keyboard to play and pause a video
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Sincerely,
James Pearson, President The Computer Center 39 S. Main St. – Upper Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 755-1524