Ask Leo! https://askleo.com/ Technology With Confidence Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:10:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://askleo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-logo2019square-32x32.png Ask Leo! https://askleo.com/ 32 32 Leo A. Notenboom false Leo A. Notenboom Copyright Ask Leo! Copyright Ask Leo! podcast TV-G 4 per week If Shutting Down Windows Cleanly Is So Important, What Happens When the Power Just Goes Out? https://askleo.com/if_shutting_down_windows_cleanly_is_important_what_happens_when_the_power_just_goes_out/ https://askleo.com/if_shutting_down_windows_cleanly_is_important_what_happens_when_the_power_just_goes_out/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:49 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/if_shutting_down_windows_cleanly_is_important_what_happens_when_the_power_just_goes_out.html Power outages are a different problem than just flipping a switch, and your computer could pay the price.

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]]> https://askleo.com/if_shutting_down_windows_cleanly_is_important_what_happens_when_the_power_just_goes_out/feed/ 20 full 6:53 Should I Cover My Webcam When I’m Not Using It? https://askleo.com/should-i-cover-my-webcam-when-im-not-using-it/ https://askleo.com/should-i-cover-my-webcam-when-im-not-using-it/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:29 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=48444 Before you pull a "Zuck" and slap a sticky note over your camera, it's worth asking whether the threat is actually real.

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]]> https://askleo.com/should-i-cover-my-webcam-when-im-not-using-it/feed/ 26 full 5:51 How Do I Run a Program “As Administrator”? https://askleo.com/run-as-administrator/ https://askleo.com/run-as-administrator/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:07 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_computer_say_i_need_to_be_administrator_when_i_am.html It's not trying to annoy you, it's an important part of keeping you safe. With an extra step or click, you can easily be the administrator when needed.

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]]> https://askleo.com/set-up-windows-11-with-only-a-local-account/feed/ 46 full 7:27 How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take https://askleo.com/how-to-backup-your-photos-and-never-lose-them-again/ https://askleo.com/how-to-backup-your-photos-and-never-lose-them-again/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:34 +0000 http://askleo.com/?p=16005 Your photos capture moments you can never get back, but one lost phone or crashed hard drive could wipe them out forever. Protecting them is easier than you think. Here's a simple plan to make sure your memories are never just one accident away from gone.

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]]> https://askleo.com/how-to-backup-your-photos-and-never-lose-them-again/feed/ 31 full 10:19 How Can I Send a Document to Someone Securely? https://askleo.com/how-can-i-send-a-document-to-someone-securely/ https://askleo.com/how-can-i-send-a-document-to-someone-securely/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:00:50 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_send_a_document_to_someone_securely.html Sending private documents by email feels risky because it is. What's the safest way to get sensitive information to the right person without it falling into the wrong hands?

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]]> https://askleo.com/how-can-i-send-a-document-to-someone-securely/feed/ 22 full 6:41 What Can a Technician With Remote Access Do? https://askleo.com/what-can-a-technician-with-remote-access-do/ https://askleo.com/what-can-a-technician-with-remote-access-do/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:27 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=85111 You thought it was tech support, but it was a scam. You gave a stranger full access to your computer. How worried should you be?

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]]> https://askleo.com/what-can-a-technician-with-remote-access-do/feed/ 20 full 6:39 How Do You Remove Bloatware? https://askleo.com/how-do-you-remove-bloatware/ https://askleo.com/how-do-you-remove-bloatware/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:59 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=190709 Your new computer came loaded with software you never asked for. Before you reach for a debloating tool, here's my controversial take on what you should and shouldn't do about bloatware.

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]]> https://askleo.com/how-do-you-remove-bloatware/feed/ 15 full 7:15 How to Protect Your Credit Card Information https://askleo.com/how-to-protect-your-credit-card-information/ https://askleo.com/how-to-protect-your-credit-card-information/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:35 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=190672 Your credit card info can be stolen in stores or online. From tap-to-pay to virtual card numbers, I'll walk you through the best ways to keep your credit card safe.

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