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Shopping Smart on the Web

Who doesn’t like convenience?  Life is busy and difficult;  we all appreciate simplicity and shortcuts.  Online shopping allows people to buy things that they need (and want) without having to go to a store.  Items are delivered at the shopper’s… Continue Reading →

Smart TV’s: Smarter Than You Think.

Can your gadgets spy on you? If so, are they? A smart TV is a digital television that is, essentially, an Internet-connected, storage-aware computer specialized for entertainment. Smart TVs are available as stand-alone products but regular televisions can also be made “smart”… Continue Reading →

WhatsApp Web Security Flaw Discovered; StaySafer using WhatsApp.

Whatsapp Web users are being warned after a vulnerability is discovered that allows hackers to access personal data – luckily there is a very simple fix that everyone should follow. Users of the popular WhatsApp Web service are being warned… Continue Reading →

The importance of Strong Passwords: How Passwords Can Help You StaySafer Online.

Have you noticed that many websites will not let your password include your name, last name, city, birthday, or any related word needed to create an account? This is because including your information makes it a “weak” password. What exactly… Continue Reading →

StaySafer on a Public Computer

Public computers in libraries, schools, Internet cafes, airports, and copy shops are very convenient and a great tool to get work done quickly and effectively. As accessible and convenient as they are, public computers could also be a hacker’s paradise…. Continue Reading →

Protecting Your Personal Information Online

Have you ever doubted your safety while navigating the web? How can you be sure that all your personal information is protected? The internet has given people easy access to almost anything, anywhere in the world. With just a click… Continue Reading →

SAFER INTERNET DAY

Today, Tuesday, 7 February 2017, is Safer Internet Day! With a theme of ‘Be the change: Unite for a better internet‘, we call upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all,… Continue Reading →

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