https://askleo.com/ Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on http://askleo.com Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.17.7 Leo A. Notenboom false Copyright Ask Leo! Copyright Ask Leo! podcast TV-G 38d34a41-b989-5718-b68a-03c4d69a788b https://askleo.com/will-ransomware-encrypt-my-backups/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:53 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=21259 https://askleo.com/will-ransomware-encrypt-my-backups/#comments https://askleo.com/will-ransomware-encrypt-my-backups/feed/ 23 Worried that ransomware could sneak past your defenses and encrypt your backups? Most ransomware won't, but it's not impossible. I'll discuss how ransomware picks its targets, why your backup image files are usually safe, and one simple habit to keep your files protected. full 8:39 https://askleo.com/from_where_should_i_get_driver_updates/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:33 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/from_where_should_i_get_driver_updates.html https://askleo.com/from_where_should_i_get_driver_updates/#comments https://askleo.com/from_where_should_i_get_driver_updates/feed/ 18 I'll explain when driver updates matter, why most scanning tools aren't worth your trust, and where to find real updates when you truly need them. full 7:20 https://askleo.com/why-any-two-factor-is-better-than-no-two-factor-at-all/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:13 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=70786 https://askleo.com/why-any-two-factor-is-better-than-no-two-factor-at-all/#comments https://askleo.com/why-any-two-factor-is-better-than-no-two-factor-at-all/feed/ 30 You may have heard that hackers can sometimes beat two-factor authentication. It's true, but that doesn't make it useless. I'll describe how each type of two-factor works, which ones hackers can trick, and why skipping 2FA is still the riskiest choice of all. full 9:17 https://askleo.com/why-you-yes-you-are-a-target-of-hackers/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:29 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=153830 https://askleo.com/why-you-yes-you-are-a-target-of-hackers/#comments https://askleo.com/why-you-yes-you-are-a-target-of-hackers/feed/ 10 Every online account you own is valuable to criminals looking to steal your identity, spread malware, or empty your accounts. Here's why you're a target no matter what, and how to protect yourself before it's too late. full 8:55 https://askleo.com/clickfix-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:10 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=195093 https://askleo.com/clickfix-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it/#comments https://askleo.com/clickfix-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it/feed/ 7 ClickFix is a scam that turns a simple "prove you're human" (or other fake message) pop-up into a malware trap, using your own keystrokes to install it. I'll discuss how it works, where you'll find it, and the one red flag that gives it away every time. full 5:38 https://askleo.com/security-software-not-detect-a-virus/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:22 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/why_wouldnt_an_exploit_be_caught_by_my_antimalware_tools.html https://askleo.com/security-software-not-detect-a-virus/#comments https://askleo.com/security-software-not-detect-a-virus/feed/ 19 Malware can slip past even a good antivirus program. Using my silliest metaphor yet, I'll explain vulnerabilities, exploits, and what actually keeps you safe. Learn how infections happen and what you can do about it. full 11:04 https://askleo.com/two-factor-loss-risk/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:17 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=17345 https://askleo.com/two-factor-loss-risk/#comments https://askleo.com/two-factor-loss-risk/feed/ 32 Two-factor authentication keeps your accounts safe, but what happens if you lose your phone or key fob? I'll walk you through what you need to do now so you never need to worry about being locked out later. full 7:09 https://askleo.com/practical-password-techniques/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=132876 https://askleo.com/practical-password-techniques/#comments https://askleo.com/practical-password-techniques/feed/ 49 Not all passwords are created equal. Some resist hackers for centuries; others fall in seconds. I'll rank six password techniques from strongest to weakest, including one horrible password I still remember from 45 years ago, and how even that can be made secure. full 10:41 https://askleo.com/how-do-i-make-sure-windows-is-really-completely-up-to-date/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:45 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=132414 https://askleo.com/how-do-i-make-sure-windows-is-really-completely-up-to-date/#comments https://askleo.com/how-do-i-make-sure-windows-is-really-completely-up-to-date/feed/ 13 Windows Update usually keeps your PC current, but not always right away. I'll show you how to check for updates until none are left, so you can be confident your Windows computer is as up to date as it can be. full 4:32 https://askleo.com/tips-tricks-and-best-practices-for-sharing-links/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:58 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=195019 https://askleo.com/tips-tricks-and-best-practices-for-sharing-links/#comments https://askleo.com/tips-tricks-and-best-practices-for-sharing-links/feed/ 10 Sharing a link seems simple, but some methods create long, broken, or trackable URLs. I'll show you how to copy clean links, strip out tracking codes, shorten long URLs, link to a highlight or video moment, and check that the link will work. full 23:44