Ask Leo! https://askleo.com/ Technology With Confidence Sat, 30 May 2026 23:00:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://askleo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-logo2019square-32x32.png Ask Leo! https://askleo.com/ 32 32 Leo A. Notenboom false Copyright Ask Leo! Copyright Ask Leo! podcast TV-G 4 per week Yes, You Can Use the Cloud Safely — Here’s How https://askleo.com/two-cloud-data-threats/ https://askleo.com/two-cloud-data-threats/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:59 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=128296 Cloud storage is one of the most useful tools around, but it brings two real risks along for the ride.

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]]> https://askleo.com/two-cloud-data-threats/feed/ 13 full 7:41 How Do I Secure a Hard Drive Before Sending It in for Repair? https://askleo.com/how_do_i_secure_a_hard_drive_before_sending_it_in_for_repair/ https://askleo.com/how_do_i_secure_a_hard_drive_before_sending_it_in_for_repair/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_secure_the_information_on_my_hard_drive_before_sending_it_in_for_repair.html When your computer goes to the shop, can you trust a stranger with your personal files? I'll share how to keep your data safe before handing your machine over, and what your options are when it's too late.

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]]> https://askleo.com/how_do_i_secure_a_hard_drive_before_sending_it_in_for_repair/feed/ 47 full 6:41 How Do I Change My Router’s Password? https://askleo.com/how_do_i_change_my_routers_password/ https://askleo.com/how_do_i_change_my_routers_password/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:11 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_change_my_routers_password.html Your router's default password might as well be no password at all. Changing it is an important step you can take to secure your home network. I'll show you how to find your router's settings and lock it down with a strong password.

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]]> https://askleo.com/mythos-about-mythos/feed/ 1 full 9:44 Are You Ready for Your Computer to Be Stolen? https://askleo.com/are-you-ready-for-your-computer-to-be-stolen/ https://askleo.com/are-you-ready-for-your-computer-to-be-stolen/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:06 +0000 http://askleo.com/?p=12635 Losing a computer to theft or loss isn't just an inconvenience. Your personal data could end up in the wrong hands. I'll describe what steps to take now so that if your device disappears, your data stays safe and your recovery is quick.

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]]> https://askleo.com/are-you-ready-for-your-computer-to-be-stolen/feed/ 0 full 5:21 How to Reduce Your Frustration with Technology https://askleo.com/how-to-reduce-your-frustration-with-technology/ https://askleo.com/how-to-reduce-your-frustration-with-technology/#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:17 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=85022 Technology never stops changing, and your attitude affects how well technology works for you. I'll discus why accepting and even welcoming change might be the most useful tech skill you can develop.

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]]> https://askleo.com/how-to-reduce-your-frustration-with-technology/feed/ 62 full 6:50 Can Malware Reach My External Drive? https://askleo.com/can-malware-reach-my-external-drive/ https://askleo.com/can-malware-reach-my-external-drive/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:50 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=192221 Can hackers really get to everything, including your external hard drive? I'll cover what malware can do and what you need to do before it happens to you.

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]]> https://askleo.com/can-malware-reach-my-external-drive/feed/ 0 full 6:25 Does Deleting Browser History and Cache Really Delete Traces of My Webmail? https://askleo.com/does-deleting-things-really-delete-things/ https://askleo.com/does-deleting-things-really-delete-things/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:50 +0000 http://askleo.com/?p=13011 Hitting "delete" on your browser history or emails doesn't mean they're gone for good. I'll cover what actually happens when you delete things, and what it really takes to make them disappear.

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]]> https://askleo.com/does-deleting-things-really-delete-things/feed/ 4 full 7:07 Has BitLocker Been Broken? What YellowKey Means to You https://askleo.com/has-bitlocker-been-broken-what-yellowkey-means-to-you/ https://askleo.com/has-bitlocker-been-broken-what-yellowkey-means-to-you/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:31 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=192620 A security researcher just showed that bypassing BitLocker on Windows 11 takes little more than a USB stick and a reboot. I'll discuss what we know, who needs to worry, what the risks are for most people, and what you can do about it right now.

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]]> https://askleo.com/has-bitlocker-been-broken-what-yellowkey-means-to-you/feed/ 10 full 10:17 What Good Is an Image If I Can’t Restore an Old Backup to a New Computer? https://askleo.com/restore-old-backup-to-new-computer/ https://askleo.com/restore-old-backup-to-new-computer/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:17 +0000 http://askleo.com/?p=3963 You're backing up regularly. Yay! But when you try to restore an image backup to a brand new PC, it doesn't go as planned. Image backups are good for many things, but not that.

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