10 ways to Help Prevent Identity Theft

One of the scariest things about identity theft is that you might not know it’s happened until you try to open a new credit account or you receive a notice from the IRS. Check out our Website Compass article to learn how to avoid becoming a victim. https://flipyourpages.com/flip_pages/WebsiteCompass/truleap/15/

BEWARE OF FAMILY EMERGENCY SCAMS

Be suspicious if you get a call that claims to be a relative or friend of a relative asking for emergency money for bail, medical treatment, or travel expenses. The fraud can play out in many ways, but the hustle is the same: The scammer tries to scare you and rush you to pay so you won’t have time to …

TRAVEL THE WORLD FROM HOME

Want an instant virtual vacation? Go to google.com/earth and click on the dice icon (I’m Feeling Lucky) in the left menu bar. You’ll be transported to a unique and picturesque location to explore.

INS AND OUTS OF INSTAGRAM

Instagram offers a beautiful way to express yourself through photos and videos, as well as connect with friends and follow celebrities. If you’re new to this image-based social media platform, you’ll find plenty of tips for beginners in our Website Compass article. CLICK HERE to view article.

SHOULD YOU USE CELLULAR DATA OR WI-FI?

Whether to use cellular data or Wi-Fi depends on where you are and what you’re doing. But in general, it’s best to limit your use of cellular data to avoid the unpleasant surprise of data overage charges. Check out all the recommendations in our Website Compass article. Link: https://flipyourpages.com/flip_pages/WebsiteCompass/truleap/10/

STORM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR DEVICE

When a storm begins, unplug your wireless devices from wall outlets to avoid potential damage from power surges and static electricity. Wait until the storm is over to charge your devices. Also make sure you save any files you’re using before the battery  is depleted.

DISPOSABLE EMAIL IS A HANDY TOOL

Disposable email — also called temporary, throwaway, or burner email — allows you to receive email at a temporary address that expires after a certain period of time elapses. You can use a disposable email account to sign up and verify your registration with a forum, website, or blog without exposing your primary email account to spam or having it publicly …

Gee Whiz! What Do All the G’s Mean?

Confused about the G’s used when talking about communications technology? Let’s clear things up. The G in 5G, as it relates to mobile technology, means “generation.” GB, with a capital B, means Gigabytes – a measurement of data storage capacity. Gbps, with a lowercase b, means Gigabits per second – a measurement of internet speed. Now if there’s a quiz, …

A NEW TYPE OF WIFI?

NEW WI-FI 6 HANDLES MORE DEVICES The new generation of Wi-Fi, called Wi-Fi 6, introduces technologies to help mitigate the issues that come with putting many Wi-Fi devices on a single network. It lets routers communicate with more devices at once and send data to multiple devices in the same broadcast.

FEATURED ARTICLE ON VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY

It’s virtually guaranteed you’ll enjoy the feature article on virtual and augmented reality in the Summer ’21  Website Compass magazine. Flip through it now to discover fascinating applications for this technology — from social gatherings using avatars to virtual vacations for seniors unable to physically travel. This issue also shares Instagram tips, identity theft precautions, and more. Read it here.