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Category: Security

Easy to use VPN

By Michael Sheridan Posted on November 26, 2015 Posted in Security

A few months ago I decided I needed a VPN and wrote 5 reasons why you need a VPN.  After experimenting with a few services I had more ideas about what I need from a Virtual Private Network and settled …

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Ransomware advice

By Michael Sheridan Posted on September 7, 2015 Posted in Security

Ransomware is a virus or other unwanted software that locks your entire computer.  When you have ransomware you can’t do anything including removing the ransomware or recovering your data.  I make a distinction between this type of program and cryptoviruses …

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Virtual Private Network

By Michael Sheridan Posted on August 23, 2015 Posted in Security

5 reasons why you need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) There are plenty of reasons why a virtual private network is a must have today, but here are a few of the most important ones: Privacy.  Your government is probably looking …

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Choosing Passwords

By Michael Sheridan Posted on February 16, 2013 Posted in Security

Password security is a relatively easy concept, if properly explained, but is often misunderstood, because it is often not well explained.  I will try to set a foundation for secure password management here. Security Objectives When we create an account …

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Fake Emails

By Michael Sheridan Posted on February 3, 2013 Posted in Security

One problem that often comes up with new internet users is getting replies to emails that you never sent.  Usually, you, seem to have been sending abuse or marketing emails to random people and you know you didn’t do it, but …

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