Privacy Myths Debunked Many people have misconceptions when it comes to privacy and security. Many myths have circulate on the internet concerning them. In this article –Privacy myths debunked – I have listed several and will try to explain why and how they are false. Here are just some of the more common ones: […]
Category: Online Safety / Security
Step-by-Step Home Network Inventory Guide
Step-by-Step Home Network Inventory Guide Article Two – Home Cybersecurity series Taking an inventory of your home network is the first step in getting your network under control. There is an old adage that you can’t control what you don’t know about, and the same is true for your network. You have to know what […]
Home Cybersecurity (Updated)
Home Cybersecurity updated I have wanted to update my network cybersecurity and tell you all of the things that I have learned. This will be a series of updated in-depth articles that will help you to setup your own cybersecurity in your own home. I know that this is going to be an ambitious project, […]
What to Do After Installing Pop_OS
I really am enjoying I just received a beautiful new Thelio Mira from System 76 (they don’t advertise here, but they make a great product and I highly recommend them). When I get a new computer I install the programs and add-ons that I want on it. POP_OS is great for this. It is […]
Firefox tweaks for 2023
Make your Firefox browser even more secure with just changing a few settings. Awhile back, I wrote an article on tweaking some settings for your Firefox browser, since then Firefox has evolved some with new versions, so another updated article is needed. Here are some of the settings that you should consider changing to make […]
Best privacy and security apps for Linux
Here are some of the best of the best security and privacy apps for Linux. Using Linux means that you value security and privacy. Here are some of the best FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) that I have come across. Download them and check out some great programs to keep you safer on the internet. […]
Getting Smart With: PASS – the command line password manager
Getting Smart With: PASS – the command line password manager PASS is a password manager that uses the command line in Linux to create encrypted files for the sites that you visit. PASS was designed for simplicity and adheres to the Unix philosophy. With PASS, each password lives inside of a gpg encrypted file whose […]
Removing Malware
Removing Malware When you are removing malware or viruses on your computer there are several steps to consider. You want to follow these steps so that you can isolate the damage to a single computer if possible and restore it to being fully functional. Steps to follow when removing malware Step One (Identify the symptoms): […]
Securing Firefox
Securing Firefox is fairly easy to do with these step by step instructions. Securing Firefox helps you with your privacy and peace of mind. […]
How to achieve online privacy
Online privacy is the goal of many of us who surf the web. Unfortunately, it is a fluid concept that is only partially achieved in most cases. Who, might you ask is storing or collecting my private data? Who is spying on me? Your local device (ie. your computer or smart phone) Your local ISP […]