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It has been over a year since you purchased that new computer. The once lightning fast computer is starting to slow down. Tasks are seemingly taking longer and longer. You wonder to yourself, “Will this computer ever run as fast as it once did?” Wonder no more. Here is a list of 10 ways to whip your computer back into shape:

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There were 204 million reported Ransomware attacks in 2018.


In 2019, we are on track to double that number. Protecting yourself is more important than ever. In this article, we will outline a series of best practices. After reading this, you will have a better understanding of ransomware and ways to protect yourself.

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According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in one year people lost 30 million dollars to phishing schemes. It is an important skill to be able to spot a phishing attempt. In this article we will cover what a phishing email is, ways to spot a phishing email, and tools to verify the authenticity of links placed within emails. After reading this article, you will be able to better protect yourself from phishing attempts.

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You have probably heard of Virtual Private Networks, commonly abbreviated as VPN(s). There is a lot of conversation about how they help protect your browsing data from being viewed or how using one can make it appear that you are located in another country.
So what is a VPN and how do they work? Should I be using one and, if so, how do I choose the proper one?

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Passwords can be difficult to remember and frustrating when forgotten. It is no wonder why 52% of people use the same password for everything. While reusing passwords may be convenient, it is far from secure. The abundance of site breaches and password leaks from disgruntled employees means reusing your passwords on multiple sites can lead to issues.

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With the amount of data that companies collect and store increasing daily, you may wonder if there will ever be a way to remain protected. Major breaches such as Equifax and Target leaked over two hundred and twenty-six million customers’ information. Staying vigilant and proactive has never been more important.

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