About this podcast
Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on http://askleo.com
Episodes
- How Does a VPN Protect Me? · 8 minA VPN can keep your online activity private, especially on open Wi-Fi, but it’s not magic. I’ll show you what a VPN hides and what it doesn’t.
- 2 Steps to Keep Using Windows 10 Safely · 6 minWorried about Windows 10 after support ends? Don’t be. I'll show you the good habits and reliable security software that will allow you keep using your Windows 10 computer safely.
- Are HTTPS Connections Really Safe? · 5 minYou've been told to look for HTTPS before trusting a website. But what does that "S" really promise? Less than you might think. I'll review what HTTPS actually does for you, what…
- What Is Your Most Trusted Method of Backing Up? · 6 minTrust in your backup is critical; so critical that I don't fully trust any single approach. Instead, I layer backup types so that losing something important is nearly impossible…
- Why Doesn’t My F10 Key Act Like F10? · 6 minIf F10 doesn't act like F10, maybe blame the Fn key. Keyboards handle it differently, and some flip it without telling you. Here's how to tell what yours does, how to change it…
- Should I Use My Real Name Online? · 7 minFake details feel safer, but they may not protect you like you'd hope. Worse, they can keep you locked out of your own account. Here's when a fake identity makes sense and when…
- Why Do I Get Spam Not Addressed to Me? · 5 minGetting spam that isn't addressed to you isn't a mistake. Spammers use a simple email feature to hide who else they're sending it to. I'll describe how it works, why it still…
- How Do I Bypass Keyloggers? The Guaranteed Way to Avoid Having Your Keystrokes Maliciously Recorded · 7 minPeople swear by tricks that can beat a keylogger. I'll show you why none of them are completely effective. Only one approach keeps your keystrokes safe.
- Why Am I Being Asked to Turn Off My Adblocker When I Don’t Use One? · 6 minI'll explain the browser setting that's most likely to blame, show you how to test it in seconds, and help you decide what to do next.
- How to Select Text Faster with the Keyboard · 5 minI'll show you keystrokes that let you select a letter, word, line, or whole document without your hands ever leaving the keyboard.
