IT Security
How to Secure Your Ring Doorbell to Ensure Privacy (and Protect Your Personal Data)
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April 19, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution — Back when we were kids, there used to be this game we played where we would creep up to someone’s front door, press the doorbell and then run away as fast as we could. It would drive the residents crazy because they could never catch the perpetrators. …
macOS Parental Controls Explained and How-to Set Them Up
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August 11, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution — Table of Contents: (click to jump to section) Parental Controls ExplainedBecoming an Administrator and Adding UsersSetting Up Parental ControlsChanging Parental Controls RemotelyEverywhere we turn these days we see technological advancements in all areas …
The Costco Scam: What It Looks Like and How to Respond (Even If You’ve Fallen Victim)
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July 9, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution — Table of Contents: What is the Costco Refund ScamHow to Recover from Phishing or Ransomware Other Scams Using CostcoHow to Avoid SMS/Text ScamsCostco is one of the nation’s most beloved chains. The wholesale retailer has made a name for itself with …
Smishing: What It Is and What You Need to Know About It to Keep Yourself Safe
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February 18, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution — Have you recently received a package from FedEx, UPS or another delivery company? If you’re like many Americans, the answer to the aforementioned question is yes. After all, Amazon alone sends about 3.3 billion packages worldwide yearly, many of which are …
How to Tell If Your Windows 10 Computer Has a Virus
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November 18, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — There’s a hidden danger to your computer, and it could be on your system already. It lurks in the dark corners of the Internet, only coming out to infect computers and steal information. Governments deal with it frequently. It’s brought large …
How to Block Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant from Recording, Logging and Analyzing Your Conversations
September 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — Voice-assisted technology is here, and it’s here to stay. From Alexa to Google Assistant, there are a huge variety of programs that can help you control your world with only the sound of your own voice. You can do things with only your voice that previous …
The Must-Know Differences Between a WiFi Booster, WiFi Extender and WiFi Repeater
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July 5, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — Do I Need a WiFi Booster (extender or repeater) and Do They Work?What is a WiFi ExtenderWhat is a WiFi RepeaterHow to Set Up a WiFi ExtenderOther Ways to Improve WiFi SpeedHow to Set Up Netgear WiFi ExtenderDifferent systems use different types of …
TaskKill Command
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June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — View a list of running tasks using the tasklist command and kill them by name or processor ID using the taskKill command. See this tutorial for further instruction: https://tweaks.com/windows/39559/kill-processes-from-command-prompt/
5 of the Most Popular Smart Devices With Well-Known Security Flaws
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September 18, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — Smart devices can help seniors age in place, improve the quality of life for individuals of any age and much more. That being said, there are some drawbacks to smart devices, too. If someone is able to hack your smart technology, he or she could steal …
Understanding Firewalls and How they Protect Your Computer and Data
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November 10, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Before we delve into the world of firewalls, you need to understand what broadband is and how it works. You’ll also need to learn how a router connects with broadband technology. A router takes information, generally from a broadband signal, and delivers …