The Tech Boomer
Helping you navigate the world of tech without having to call your grandkids
We’ve all struggled with passwords - forgetting them, reusing them, and stressing over whether they’re strong enough to keep hackers out. But there’s a new and better way to log in to your accounts: passkeys.
The FBI has just released its annual Internet Crime Report (IC3) which details what the most prevalent cyber scams are, and what group is most likely to be targeted.
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) is a technology that allows devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets to connect to the internet wirelessly. If you've ever used your laptop to access the internet at a coffee shop, or your smartphone to check your email while on the go, you've likely used WiFi.
WiFi is often confused with the internet itself. Later in this article I will attempt to explain the difference.
The young people today seem to believe that they have all the tech answers, but where would they be without us "boomers?" When I was young, we turned to the older generation for advice. Now we're looked at like we're stupid when it comes to technology.
2-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a good way to protect your online accounts. Here's what it is and how to use it. We have passwords to many online accounts. Choosing one can be a hard task. That's why so many people wind up using the same one over and over again, or just as bad, making a too weak password.
People are being tricked into installing PWAs. Apps that will steal their passwords.