As we spend more time online for entertainment, social media, banking, email and more, we create more and more accounts, each requiring a username and password.
Most sites offer guidelines for creating a strong password – use numbers and symbols, include capital letters, meet the minimum character length, etc. What they don’t mention is that the maximum character limit allows for the use of an even more secure option – a passphrase.
Have you ever browsed something online and afterwards ads for the site or item – or something like it – appear on other sites you visit online? Google calls this targeting or retargeting advertisements, and it’s how the company makes money. This activity begs the question, is Google spying on me, and if so, how can I stop it.
Curious what a Chromebook is? It might be the right fit for you! Chromebooks tote many benefits such as ease of use, long battery life and lower prices compared to traditional laptops.
Which is better to promote your business or side hustle?
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