Heartbleed is the popular name of a security vulnerability that is generating a great deal of excitement. A bug in OpenSSL software – used by 500,000 widely used web sites for security and privacy – might allow a hacker to steal passwords or other confidential information.
There are two things you need to know about Heartbleed. […] continued
Read morePasswords are the keys to your digital kingdom. Everything important on your computers and online is secured by passwords. Your passwords are your defense against identity theft, financial loss, compromised computers, and breaches of confidentiality and privilege. If you use a weak password, or if you use the same password over and over every time something calls for one, you are jeopardizing yourself and your business. […] continued
Read moreLastPass released a major update this week. LastPass 3.0 gives the essential password manager a streamlined look and introduces some new features. If you’re a LastPass user, you’ll see some new things happening onscreen as you move around password fields. Don’t be unnerved! The changes will seem to be for the better, I think, after we get used to them. […] continued
Read moreThis tip is directed to people experiencing Windows 8 for the first time on a desktop or notebook computer who want to minimize confusion by spending most of their time on the familiar Windows 7-style desktop.
In Internet Explorer, click on Tools / Options / Programs.
Choose to open links: “Always in Internet Explorer on the desktop.”
Check the box: “Open Internet Explorer tiles on the desktop.”
Applies to: Windows 8 on desktop PCs and notebooks. […] continued
Read morePreviously: Some Thoughts On The Microsoft Surface Tablet (Part 1)
Because it is built on an operating system that appears identical to Windows 8, Microsoft’s Surface tablet has some features that set it apart from an iPad. This isn’t a full review of the Surface, just some of the reasons that my first impression is different than I expected. […] continued
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LastPass 2.0: An Upgraded Version Of An Essential Program
LastPass 2.0 And Secure Notes
LASTPASS PREMIUM
Almost all of the important functions of LastPass are available for free, but you should consider paying $12/year for LastPass Premium. Although there are other Premium features, most of you will be paying that dollar a month for a LastPass app to run on your smartphone and iPad. […] continued
Read morePreviously:
LastPass 2.0: An Updated Version Of An Essential Program
The upgrade to LastPass 2.0 includes a meaningful improvement in “Secure Notes” to help you use LastPass to store all of your private information, not just Internet passwords.
Secure Notes allow you to store any kind of information securely – a digital encrypted notepad. […] continued
Read moreIf you’re a LastPass user, you’re being prompted to install an updated toolbar. You’ll be installing LastPass version 2.0, with a few interesting new features and improvements to the browser interface.
Passwords are as important to your security as antivirus software. LastPass gives you the confidence to use complex passwords and to choose a different password for each site that requires authentication. […] continued
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