WEBMASTER ADVICE
Practical information for website owners and businesses.
If you’re being reminded that you need to upgrade your browser–any browser, not just Internet Explorer–you really should pay attention. It’s easy, and the smart to do if you want security and protection from all sorts of bad things. Browse Happy shows you the latest versions and downloads for all the major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, […]
It’s best practice to use unique and long passwords for all of your online accounts. I’ve been using this password manager for years, and it still works great: It’s called Blur. This free download lets me access and protect my passwords on any device. It stores and encrypts them, and allows me to stop websites […]
Are you getting bounced-back email that you never sent? Are you wondering if your email address has been hacked? Here’s how to tell if your email address is being used without your permission. Check this free service, haveibeenEMOTET, to see if your email address is being “spoofed”. Your address can be marked as: SENDER FAKE […]
If you have to use a public computer, look for a feature called, “private browsing” or “incognito”. Most browsers have this option in the TOOLS tab at the top, or in the settings (look for the 3 lines icon on top right). When you’re finished, close the browser. You’ll leave no trail or history.
Most of us have created accounts online that we just don’t use. Since each account holds some of your info, it’s a good idea to shut them down. The trouble is, different sites have different rules for how to do this. That’s where AccountKiller comes in. Easily delete yourself from hundreds of sites and online […]
As the saying goes, data lives forever. As a reminder, when you post an image on Facebook, it no longer belongs to you. The National Security Agency’s reliance on facial recognition technology has grown as it has used new software to exploit images in emails, text messages, social media, videoconferences and other communications. N.S.A. Collecting […]