Help…?

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The world we live in today is all about technology. Let’s be honest though, not everyone is into it. Some people don’t understand and they just flat out don’t see the point. If that’s you or someone you know, don’t be ashamed to ask for help.

The point is not to become some type of expert in all things technology. However, you want to be comfortable performing common tasks that will get you by in today’s world.

Looking for a job? Using a computer to look through popular job search engines will get you faster results than going place to place asking if they are hiring. Once you see something you’re interested in you’ll need to apply…online. You’ll need to upload your resume which already needs to be typed up using…a word processing program.

Don’t be intimated by this. It can be learned…just ask for the help that’s needed. You’ve got this!

 

Password security

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Password protecting your devices and accounts are important. Here are some tips:

 

  • Make your passwords hard to guess but not hard enough for you to not remember.
  • Make it at least 8 characters, including an uppercase/lower case letter and a number.
  • Don’t use the same password on every site (especially not for online banking).
  • Change your password regularly (every 30 to 60 days).
  • Don’t write your password on a sticky and put it on your computer computer.

 

Beware of Phishing!

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Per Dictionary.com phish·ing (ˈfiSHiNG) is “the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.”

Phishing has always been a concern in businesses across the world. However, during times like these when everyone is focused on the pandemic and all the turmoil that comes with it, phishing has become an even greater cause for concern.  Scammers are sending out fake emails to lure you into clicking malicious links created to steal your information.

Only open emails and attachments from people you know. Question everything! If it looks suspicious just delete it and don’t “click here to claim your prize”.