Internet Safety Rules
How to Enjoy Facebook While Also Protecting Your Personal Information
May 11, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — Earlier this year, news broke that Cambridge Analytica, a political data firm, accessed 87 million Facebook users’ private information. The firm was able to use this information to identify the personalities of American voters. It is believed they used …
Six Helpful Websites to Help Seniors Navigate With Confidence the World of Computers
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March 6, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — New, important technologies are released at an extremely alarming rate. If you’re like most, you can benefit from a lot of these advances without becoming individually involved with them. There are a few technologies that require personal learning and …
How to Stay Safe On Free Gaming Websites
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December 26, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Everyone has their vices. The world can be a big and exhausting place sometimes, which makes temporary escapes all the more important. Some decide to bake cookies to escape, others exercise and many play video games. Seriously, for individuals of all …
Social Media Use – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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December 1, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Many situations in life are like a double-edged sword. Often, when there’s good news, there’s bad news, too. For example, becoming the president of a group you’re interested in may come with more recognition and praise, but it’ll also require more work …
The Best Web Browser Extensions for Internet Security
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November 4, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — One can never be too safe on the web. From avoiding suspicious links to ensuring your computer is free of malware, keeping yourself safe online can feel like a full-time job. Fortunately, there are tools that can help you gear up and protect yourself from …
How to Spot Fake and Spam Email and Avoid Phishing Attacks
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October 26, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Fake email, also known as spoofed email, is email sent by unknown, often malicious, third parties that is disguised so it appears to come from a trusted source, such as a reputable company, a business associate or family and friends from your contacts …
How to Spot Online Scams and Frauds
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October 13, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Are you familiar with an “open door” policy? This idea is standard practice at many businesses, but others denounce it entirely. Those that adhere to the policy believe it increases communication—which is a pillar of a successful organization. However, …
8 Things to Know About Internet Trolls
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October 5, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — If you use social media, you’ve probably heard, or will hear, about a group of users called “trolls.” These individuals thrive on attention and can incite hatred and provoke anger across various online platforms. They are at their happiest when they …
The Good and Bad of Pop-Up Blocker Extensions
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August 10, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Advertising: where would we be without it? For one, we’d probably have made less unwise purchases. On the other hand, how else would we have been introduced to Puppy Monkey Baby ? Ultimately, advertising plays a huge part in our lives, whether we like it …
Fake News and Social Media – Three Key Questions to Ask Yourself
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July 28, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — One of the most interesting things about the internet is that anything can go viral. In a perfect world, only truth—whether it be news or a funny video—would be perpetuated on the internet, but this is generally far from the case. Fake stories and news …