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The Ask Leo! Podcast

Leo A. Notenboom

Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on http://askleo.com

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5:30

Why Does My Wireless Mouse Stop Working Randomly?

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2024/12/27

Let's be sure it's the mouse freezing and not the whole computer. Once that's decided, we'll look for solutions.

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17:37

What’s This Program Running on My Machine?

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2024/12/26

There are many programs running on your machine. It's not always obvious exactly what they are or why they're running, so we'll look for some clues.

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7:08

How Does Blocking Pictures in an Email Protect My...

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2024/12/22

Email programs commonly block remote images. I'll look at why, and how spammers and others use remote images for good and evil.

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11:28

9 Reasons Email Is Wonderful

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2024/12/21

Some say that email is dead. My take is completely opposite: email is one of our most effective communication methods.

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8:51

Someone Has My IP Address. Should I Be Scared?

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2024/12/20

If someone threatens you because they know your IP address, it's an empty threat.

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8:59

Online and Phone Scams: What to Watch For and How to...

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2024/12/19

Know the characteristics of online and phone scams, and don't be afraid to take steps to protect yourself.

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5:14

Why Do Services Like Google and Microsoft Ask for a...

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2024/12/16

Many online services request your phone number. I'll look at how that's typically used and why it's a good thing.

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7:10

What Are Desktop.ini Files, and How Do I Get Rid of...

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2024/12/12

Invisible or not, they'll be there.

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14:26

How Do My Mobile Data Connection, Internet...

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2024/12/11

Understanding how your devices connect to the internet is useful, especially when the power goes out.

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10:33

The Most Important Attitude

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2024/12/09

There is one approach to life -- one setting in your psyche -- that affects your experience with technology much more than any lack of skill or knowledge.

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8:27

Secure Your Most Important Accounts

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2024/12/05

Experts always recommend securing your "most important accounts". Great. Which accounts would those be?

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9:16

So You Want to Work a Helpdesk

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2024/11/27

What's most important when trying to help people struggling with technology?

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7:09

Let’s Talk About Macrium Reflect X

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2024/11/22

Macrium Reflect X is the successor to version 8. It includes a few new features and a controversial change to the licensing model.

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7:32

Why Encryption Backdoors Are a Horrific Idea

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2024/11/21

[glossary_exclude]They assume perfection, and we all know how that goes.[/glossary_exclude]by Leo A. Notenboom (Image: DALL-E 3) A phrase we've heard more and more often in recent years is encryption backdoor. The concept is simple: government agencies want to be able to monitor otherwise encrypted communications. The concept is flawed. [glossary_exclude]Encryption backdoors[/glossary_exclude][glossary_exclude]Encryption backdoors allow governments or other entities to access private

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4:26

The Deep, Dark Secret Behind Ask Leo!

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2024/11/18

Not long ago, I came up with the words to describe part of what I do. It was kind of a secret... until now.

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8:00

Can Using the Wrong Charger Damage My Device?

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2024/11/15

Will a specific power supply or charger damage a device? I'll look at what's safe and what's not.

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7:03

Should I Be Concerned About Microsoft’s Recall Feature?

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2024/11/13

Initial panic about the Microsoft Recall feature is overblown. If you're worried about that, you're worried about the wrong thing.

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4:49

Will Formatting a Disk Erase All Data?

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2024/11/08

If your format happened quickly, it's unlikely your data was actually erased. I'll show you the difference.

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4:32

Is Automatic Sign-in Safe for My Email?

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2024/11/07

Having your email automatically or continually signed in to can be a security risk in some situations, but very convenient in others.

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6:47

Going Passwordless Without Going Passwordless

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2024/11/06

Passwords are dying. On some services, you can start playing with the process by creating a secure password... and then forgetting it.

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