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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, December 10, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• This is my single best Facebook security tip
• 3 great ways to send someone an Amazon Gift Card
• Q&A: Can spilling something on a keyboard damage the entire computer?
• Check out this incredible time-lapse video of the night sky and the Milky Way
• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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Today’s featured tech tip….
This is my single best Facebook security tip
As you probably know, hackers are constantly trying to break into and take control of Facebook accounts in order to scam as many of Facebook’s 2+ billion users as possible.
I have written extensively about Facebook security in the past, but if someone were to ask me what one tweak would be most effective at foiling hackers it would have to be enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on one’s account.
In a nutshell, once you enable 2FA on your account, a hacker would need to have access to your mobile phone in order to gain access to your account, even if he knows your password.
Of course nothing is fool-proof in the tech world, and 2FA is no exception. However, it’s for sure the single most effective tool you have at your disposal for protecting your Facebook account against hacking attempts.
Luckily, its very easy to enable Two-Factor Authentication on your Facebook account. Just follow the steps below.
1 – Click (or tap) the link below and sign into your Facebook account (if prompted to do so):
https://accountscenter.facebook.com/password_and_security
2 – Click (or tap) Two-factor authentication and follow the prompts from there.
That’s all there is to it. Once you have 2FA enabled on your Facebook account you can rest assured that you have the strongest protection available standing guard over your account.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• 3 great ways to send someone an Amazon Gift Card
Fast and easy.
• Q&A: Can spilling something on a keyboard damage the entire computer?
This post has the answer.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
LapGear Oakwood Lap Desk with Device Ledge, Mouse Pad, and Phone Holder
Do you frequently use your laptop in places where there’s no desk or table handy for it to rest on? If so, you need this.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Check out this incredible time-lapse video of the night sky and the Milky Way
Awe-inspiring beauty.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Windows 11 is getting an ‘Advanced Settings’ panel for power users
• December Android update tackles four critical vulnerabilities
• AutoSpill attack steals credentials from Android password managers
• Comcast to hike TV and broadband Internet rates
• Google Chrome will soon prompt you to choose a search engine
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