Ask Leo! https://askleo.com/ Technology With Confidence Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:03:01 +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 You’re Just Not That Interesting (Except When You Are) https://askleo.com/youre-just-not-that-interesting/ https://askleo.com/youre-just-not-that-interesting/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:05 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=22674 If you're worried about being tracked online, you may be stressing over the wrong things. I'll describe two kinds of privacy, why companies don't really care about you as a person, and the choices that can protect you today and years from now.

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]]> https://askleo.com/youre-just-not-that-interesting/feed/ 35 full 8:59 How Do I Use an Open Wi-Fi Hotspot Safely? https://askleo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely/ https://askleo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely.html Open Wi-Fi hotspots at coffee shops and other public places are opportunities for hackers. I'll review how to stay safe.

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]]> https://askleo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely/feed/ 81 full 10:53 8 Steps to Securing Your Router https://askleo.com/secure-router/ https://askleo.com/secure-router/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_secure_my_router.html Many routers arrive with weak default settings that could put your whole network at risk. I'll share eight simple steps to lock it down, plus two popular tricks that feel safe but do nothing at all.

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]]> https://askleo.com/secure-router/feed/ 5 full 11:20 Common Cloud Objections: Yes, They Can See Your Data. No, You Shouldn’t Panic. https://askleo.com/common-cloud-objections-yes-they-can-see-your-data-no-you-shouldnt-panic/ https://askleo.com/common-cloud-objections-yes-they-can-see-your-data-no-you-shouldnt-panic/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:17 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=193269 Many people fear their files stored in the cloud get scanned, stolen, or used to train AI. I'll break down the most common objections and share how easy it is to keep your data private.

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]]> https://askleo.com/common-cloud-objections-yes-they-can-see-your-data-no-you-shouldnt-panic/feed/ 5 full 9:22 It Pays to Be Skeptical https://askleo.com/it-pays-to-be-skeptical/ https://askleo.com/it-pays-to-be-skeptical/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:19 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=21535 A pop-up says malware was found. An email claims your package couldn't be delivered. A caller insists they're from Microsoft. Here's one simple skill to keep you and your technology safe.

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]]> https://askleo.com/it-pays-to-be-skeptical/feed/ 72 1 1 full 6:25 Why Is “Back Up First” Your Recommendation for Everything? https://askleo.com/back-up-first/ https://askleo.com/back-up-first/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:34 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=33048 Why do I recommend backing up before almost everything? A complete system image backup is much more than lost-file insurance. It's the closest thing to a silver security bullet for your computer.

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]]> https://askleo.com/back-up-first/feed/ 22 full 5:27 If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up https://askleo.com/external-hard-disk-not-recognized-a-story-of-data-loss/ https://askleo.com/external-hard-disk-not-recognized-a-story-of-data-loss/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:50 +0000 http://askleo.com/?p=16572 An external drive stopped working, and important files lived on it. One simple habit can keep you from ever facing loss like this.

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]]> https://askleo.com/external-hard-disk-not-recognized-a-story-of-data-loss/feed/ 25 full 5:18 Please Set Up and Maintain Account Recovery Information https://askleo.com/account-recovery-information/ https://askleo.com/account-recovery-information/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:15 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=149957 Locked out of an account for good? It happens more often than you think, and it's almost always avoidable. I'll explain the steps you can take today to make sure you're never permanently shut out.

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]]> https://askleo.com/account-recovery-information/feed/ 28 full 5:50 How Do I Stop Spam? https://askleo.com/how_do_i_stop_all_this_spam/ https://askleo.com/how_do_i_stop_all_this_spam/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:15 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/im_drowning_in_spam_what_can_i_do.html Drowning in 300 junk emails a day? You can't stop spam completely, but you don't have to suffer, either. I'll cover why blocking and unsubscribing make things worse, and share one simple habit that trains your inbox to clean itself.

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