https://askleo.com/ Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on http://askleo.com Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:06:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.16.9 Leo A. Notenboom false Copyright Ask Leo! Copyright Ask Leo! podcast TV-G 4 per week 38d34a41-b989-5718-b68a-03c4d69a788b https://askleo.com/remove-malware/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:29 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_remove_a_virus.html https://askleo.com/remove-malware/#comments https://askleo.com/remove-malware/feed/ 20 I'll walk you through the steps to clean an infected computer, from backups and full scans to the one method guaranteed to work... plus how to avoid the whole mess next time. full 10:29 https://askleo.com/is-google-forcing-everyone-into-ai-search/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:50 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=193528 https://askleo.com/is-google-forcing-everyone-into-ai-search/#comments https://askleo.com/is-google-forcing-everyone-into-ai-search/feed/ 5 With AI Mode, ads, and AI summaries crowding the page, it's getting hard to find real search results. I'll break down what Google is really doing, how it compares to ChatGPT, Kagi, and DuckDuckGo, and what to watch for. full 9:55 https://askleo.com/if-its-all-digital-wont-you-lose-it-anyway/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:15 +0000 http://askleo.com/?p=10784 https://askleo.com/if-its-all-digital-wont-you-lose-it-anyway/#comments https://askleo.com/if-its-all-digital-wont-you-lose-it-anyway/feed/ 19 Can digital photos and files really be lost forever? Yes, but it's almost always easily avoidable. I'll describe two simple habits that keep your precious files safe for decades, perhaps even centuries, to come. full 6:36 https://askleo.com/youre-just-not-that-interesting/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:05 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=22674 https://askleo.com/youre-just-not-that-interesting/#comments https://askleo.com/youre-just-not-that-interesting/feed/ 35 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. full 8:59 https://askleo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely.html https://askleo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely/#comments https://askleo.com/how_do_i_use_an_open_wifi_hotspot_safely/feed/ 88 Open Wi-Fi hotspots at coffee shops and other public places are opportunities for hackers. I'll review how to stay safe. full 10:53 https://askleo.com/secure-router/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_secure_my_router.html https://askleo.com/secure-router/#comments https://askleo.com/secure-router/feed/ 6 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. full 11:20 https://askleo.com/common-cloud-objections-yes-they-can-see-your-data-no-you-shouldnt-panic/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:17 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=193269 https://askleo.com/common-cloud-objections-yes-they-can-see-your-data-no-you-shouldnt-panic/#comments https://askleo.com/common-cloud-objections-yes-they-can-see-your-data-no-you-shouldnt-panic/feed/ 14 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. full 9:22 https://askleo.com/it-pays-to-be-skeptical/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:19 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=21535 https://askleo.com/it-pays-to-be-skeptical/#comments https://askleo.com/it-pays-to-be-skeptical/feed/ 77 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. 1 1 full 6:25 https://askleo.com/back-up-first/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:34 +0000 https://askleo.com/?p=33048 https://askleo.com/back-up-first/#comments https://askleo.com/back-up-first/feed/ 22 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. full 5:27 https://askleo.com/external-hard-disk-not-recognized-a-story-of-data-loss/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:50 +0000 http://askleo.com/?p=16572 https://askleo.com/external-hard-disk-not-recognized-a-story-of-data-loss/#comments https://askleo.com/external-hard-disk-not-recognized-a-story-of-data-loss/feed/ 25 An external drive stopped working, and important files lived on it. One simple habit can keep you from ever facing loss like this. full 5:18