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DearRobin
Jun 1, 20213 min read
No, Your News Feed Is Not Limited to Posts From 25 Friends
Dear Robin, I see that my friends are all posting a warning about Facebook limiting the number of friends that I can see content from....
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DearRobin
Jun 26, 20203 min read
Scare👿ware?
Dear Robin, I recently purchased a new computer, it is a windows computer. I had the computer company set it up for me. All of a sudden I...
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DearRobin
May 8, 20202 min read
Did You Leave Your Home? Smishing (SMS Texting) SCAM
Dear Robin- I recently received a text message from an official number belonging to the US Department of Health, well that is what the...
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DearRobin
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Social Distance from the Scammers: Coronavirus Stimulus Checks
Dear Robin- I think that I will be receiving a stimulus check but I am afraid that I might be scammed. What do I need to look out for? ...
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DearRobin
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Surgical Mask Purchase or Scam?
Dear Robin- I am a baby boomer and want to make sure that my family is safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. I ordered surgical masks 3...
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DearRobin
Feb 10, 20202 min read
Online Dating and Scams
Dear Robin- I am a widower, I miss my wife everyday but know that it is time to start meeting other people and maybe finding love again....
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DearRobin
Dec 1, 20192 min read
Online shopping: Debit Card or Credit Card?
Dear Robin- I have read that it is better to use a Credit Card when I do my online shipping. Is this true? Anabel- Conn. Dear Anabel- I...
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DearRobin
Nov 21, 20192 min read
Are Internet Connected Toys Safe
Dear Robin- My granddaughter would like me to get her a smart watches for Christmas. I own an Apple Watch and that is much too...
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DearRobin
Nov 16, 20192 min read
Sketchy Telephone Call
Dear Robin, I answered my mobile phone yesterday because the caller id displayed the number of the local police department. The man...
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DearRobin
Nov 15, 20192 min read
Should I be worried that Alexa is Listening to Me?
Dear Robin, I just bought an Amazon Alexa. I love listening to music and having reminders but I am worried that it might be listening to...
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DearRobin
Nov 14, 20192 min read
How do I Select Antivirus Software?
Dear Robin, There are so many anti-malware software products (free and subscription) to choose from Are there any free options that you...
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DearRobin
Nov 13, 20192 min read
Is Facial Recognition Good to Use?
Dear Robin, I just bought a new iphone and it is asking me if I want to use Facial recognition. Is this a good idea or a bad idea? Vinnie...
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DearRobin
Nov 13, 20191 min read
What Should I do If I think I have been Hacked?
Dear Robin, By mistake I clicked on a link on my computer that said that my "virus protection needed to be updated". It looked authentic....
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DearRobin
Nov 10, 20192 min read
Is My Smart TV watching me?
Dear Robin- I just purchased a wonderful smart TV. Can the TV see what I am doing in my home? Elle L. -Michigan Hi Ellie- The short...
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DearRobin
Nov 7, 20191 min read
Social Security and Text Messages
DearRobin, I recently received a text from Social Security. Is it safe to click on the link in the message? Dear Erica- Social Security...
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DearRobin
Nov 1, 20191 min read
I.O.T and Cybersecurity
Dear Robin, What is the "Internet of Things" and how is it connected to cybersecurity ? Elizabeth M.-PA Dear Elizabeth- The Internet of...
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