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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, December 16, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• My single best Facebook security tip
• Q&A: Should I Jailbreak my iPhone?
• Q&A: How can my daughter hide her laptop screen while she’s in class?
• Timelapse video: Starscapes
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Today’s quick tech tip….
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.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Should I Jailbreak my iPhone?
My short answer is no. This post explains why.
• Q&A: How can my daughter hide her laptop screen while she’s in class?
This post offers a couple of possible solutions.
• 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…
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
If you enjoy watching the stars at night, you’ll love this.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Senate passes bill banning TikTok on government devices
• Google is beta testing digital state ID cards in its Android Wallet app
• Tesla Powerwall customers in Texas can now sell their electricity back to the grid
• Instagram’s latest feature helps hacked users regain account access
• This Android browser might have leaked the details of millions of users
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