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Creating a strong web password
You likely have multiple usernames and passwords for multiple websites. Exhausting, we know. Especially when you get to a website and get stuck trying to remember what the password is. For the past 12 years, we've been telling our clients a simple, yet very secure method of creating and remembering login information. It's both memorable and you may even have a little fun doing it as well. Theusernameis simple. Try to stick to your email address and a very unique user name as some websites want an email address and others want a username. The more unique, the better. That way, when you go to a website, you know it's one of two or three usernames. Done. Thepasswordis where we will have our fun. Really. First, think of a creative password. Try to sort it with a simple word and simple set of numbers. Keep it simple. In this case, we'll go with "maple929" as our password. Now, we'll take it a step further and see if we can modify a few of the letters and numbers. For instance, let's replace the letter "a" with an "@" and let's also substitue one of the numbers with a "#" (no reason at all). Additionally, let's capitilize the first letter ("M") of our word. You can do your own creative twist of letters and numbers if you'd like. Just try to keep it simple. Now our password looks like this: "M@ple9#9". This is effective because you are thinking of the secret word, "maple," followed by your numbers. Now for the fun part, and why this is a secure way of doing things! We'll now add a special letter to the very front of your new password. Not just any letter, but the first letter of the website you are logging into. For example, if you are onamazon.com, the first letter of that site is "a" and therefore that will be the first letter of your password for that site "aM@ple9#9". That is the letter "a" for Amazon, followed by your regular password. On the websiteeBay.com, your password will be "eM@ple9#9". That is the letter "e" for eBay, followed by your regular password. That way, if your password was ever compromised on one website, it cannot be used on any other... that is, as long as the website doesn't begin with that letter. We know this post has the potential to make your head spin, but we hope this helps you out with organizing your passwords. Final note... don't write your password on a sticky note in front of your computer. :) Happy surfing!
Are you backing up?
We've heard all thecomplicatedmethods of backing up a computer. Our favorite are thesimplemethods. Emphasis on "Simple." Here are a couple of those simple ways... 1) Backup to an External Hard Drive.If you don't have a hard drive, we recommendClick Free. It is simple as that: you click once and your most important files are backed up. If you already have a hard drive, but no software to perform the job, we recommendHandy Backup. It involves a little configuring, but it is as simple as clicking a button! 2) Backup Online(easiest)For only $55 a year, you can have your PC or Mac backed up over the internet with a product calledCarbonite Backup. A high speed internet connection is required, but if they will give you a 15 day free trial (no credit card required). Our clients have been very impressed with this service. The first backup can take a while, but after that the backups only occur when a file is created or changed. Regardless of whatever option you select, be sure to backup your computer. If you are a small business, we can show you some more effective ways to secure your data. If you ever need assistance, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 352-872-5333.