Rich talks about the steps you can take to reclaim your privacy, including creating unique passwords for each account,
turning off third party cookies on your web browser, using an
ad blocker, setting up a guest network on your Wi-Fi and creating a QR code to help your guests login, reviewing privacy settings on
iOS,
Samsung and
Android, revoking app permissions on iOS and Android, checking connected apps and websites on
Google,
Facebook and
Instagram and backing up your files and turning on
two factor authentication.Mike called and asked why his old iPad can’t access the internet anymore. Rich says it’s time for a new one and you can recycle the old one using
Gizmogo.
Acropylpse explained; why you should update the software on Pixel phones and be aware of sharing screenshots with personal information on Windows.
Lance Ulanoff joined the show to talk about the TikTok hearings.Jamie called and asked about how to learn more about changes in Windows 11. Rich recommended
Microsoft tutorials. She also wanted to know how to set up a Windows computer without logging into a Microsoft account, Rich suggested she look for an “offline” login option during setup.If you have a Netgear Orbi it’s time to check for a
software update because of a security flaw that’s been fixed.Rich’s first impressions of
Google Bard, their answer to ChatGPT.Turtis called in and asked if their new LED lights could be interfering with their TV reception.A visit to
Outer Edge LA, a show that focuses on Web3 tech including Blockchain and NFT’s.Chris asked about router recommendations, specifically Google’s mesh system. Rich recommended looking at
Eero and
Vilo.Rich talked about people getting hacked on Twitter right now and how the company is changing it so if you don’t pay you need to use an app for Two Factor Authentication. Rich recommended
Authy,
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