The Ultimate Guide to the World of Ethereum Seeks to help new users learn the full spectrum of issues around Ethereum. This is a good introduction for those seeking to learn how to use cryptocurrencies to improve their security when interacting with others online (including in ecommerce), but also provides a foundation for those who […]
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What Is Ethereum and What Can It Do For You?
Ethereum is a technology that leverages a way to confidently know what transactions were conducted (a distributed ledger protected from tampering). In this way it is similar to Bitcoin, but it differs in that Ethereum was designed to enable smart contract execution. What this means is that not only can the Ethereum blockchain support the […]
Tor and Tails: Learn about them before you need them
Not everyone needs to use the incredible powerful tools known as Tor and Tails. But everyone should understand what they are and what they can do. Tor is a well established infrastructure that enables users to have more privacy when using the Internet. It is free and open source software combined with a well designed […]
MetaMask: A secure crypto wallet making distributed digital finance easy
MetaMask is a well thought out crypto wallet you can access from your web browser. It is easy to install and operate. Here are some tips that can accelerate your use of the browser. Background: Over the last few years it has become easier and easier for the average Internet user to use cryptocurrencies. Organizations […]
Cyberpunk 2077
This is an amazing game. You can tell immediately from the trailer: Works on Playstation and Xbox and PC Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City Become a cyberpunk, an urban mercenary equipped with cybernetic enhancements and build your legend on the streets of Night City Take the riskiest job of […]
Entropy Angels: A Cyberpunk Thriller
It should have been an easy job, money for information, but the fixer’s room temp and Gregor Skotta’s on the run with a battle synth and bounty hunters on his trail, corpses piling up behind him. He’s being hunted through New Eden, down level through the Grind, operating on the edge, caught between loan sharks, […]
Into Neon: A Cyberpunk Saga
“Star Wars Meets Blade Runner In An Awesome Adventure!” -Amazon Review (5 Stars) Moss’ life is going nowhere until a mysterious woman knocks on his door and leaves him with the key to take down one of the world’s largest corporations. When he discovers a familial connection to the stranger, Moss leaves the comfort of […]
What is WiFi 6? (& Why Your Next Router and Cell Phone Should Have It)
There has been a lot of talk about the next generation of WiFi called WiFi 6 a lot lately. But what is WiFi 6 exactly? What are the benefits of it and why is it being called the future of WiFi?
The Best Smart Home Products Coming in 2020
We enjoyed this video which is expertly narrated based on a visit to the Consumer Electronics Show. It includes solutions for security, entertainment, lighting, Air Conditioning and smart homes. Get more from the content creator at his YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjMVmz06abZGVdWjd1mAMnQ
DHS Warns: Only Shop Through Trusted Sources
DHS has been doing a very good job of working with experts in industry to capture best practices for a wide range of cybersecurity issues. They provide insights via their website at: https://www.cisa.gov/ On the topic of shopping safely, they remind all to be very careful, including while searching online. They say: You wouldn’t go […]
Top Eleven Alexa Tips and Tricks
We enjoyed this fast overview including ways to better: This fast, action-oriented video provides some great tips to make sure you will be making the most of your Amazon Alexa powered device and other devices you may already have.
Organization of Experts That Know (SANS) Provides Succinct Tips on Home Cybersecurity
Effective cyber security practices are important both at work and at home. This NEW module describes the steps that can be used at home to protect personal devices, Wi-Fi networks, and online accounts. It also covers the importance of information backups, such as Cloud services or external hard drives, in the event of an attack, […]
Home Security: Ways to keep the home safer
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Reduce The Amount Of Info You Give The Bad Guys
In the modern world everyone is connected. And with governments and businesses posting more and more info about us all online there is some info available on everyone. Bad guys use this info to target you for fraud, scams or sometimes cyber attacks. It may be impossible to remove all info about you from the […]
Here Is How To Beat Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious code that is designed to lock up your computer and encrypt your data till you pay some bad guy. Typically ransomware spreads through emails or by visiting a website that has bad code on it because it has been hacked or maybe because it was designed by the bad […]
DNS: The Secret Settings You Can Change To Make It Harder On Hackers
DNS Security is something few of us ever discuss, and with good reason. The Internet’s Domain Name Service (DNS) works like magic, helping your computers communicate with all of cyberspace. DNS works every time you connect to the Internet, letting other computers know how to find your computer so you can experience the Internet. You […]
Your Home Network Will Not Protect Itself: See these simple tips
WiFi will always have inherent vulnerabilities. That is just a fact of modern life. But it doesn’t mean you give up! You can make it harder on the bad guys by taking many simple actions to configure your WiFi. Tips for Securing Your Home WiFI Network: Change your router’s default administrator password. Almost all network […]
US CERT on Securing the Internet of Things
The US CERT provides expert technical advice that can help businesses and home users secure computers, networks and all things cyber. US CERT advice on securing Internet of Things devices includes: Cars, appliances, wearables, lighting, healthcare, and home security all contain sensing devices that can talk to other machines and trigger additional actions. Examples include […]
Protecting Your Home from the Cyber Threat
Protecting Your Home from cyber threats is a constant challenge. There are some pretty significant threats to your private information. Hackers, spies, thieves and even rough AI enabled software bots are all out to get you. On top of that, you can mis-configure something and disclose your personal information yourself. You can be a threat […]
Fingbox: Track all your things cyber and know what WiFi signals are near your house
Fing is a nice app that runs on your smartphone or tablet that will show you who else is on your network. It puts a nice interface on capabilities like Ping, Traceroute and many others and presents information in a way that is fast. You can find links to download the app at Fing.io, and […]