Two-factor authentication (2FA), also referred to as multi-factor authentication (MFA), is a method by which an institution, website, social media platform or other application verifies your identity beyond the first of step of using your password. Here’s what you need to know about how it works and three ways that you can easily set it […]
How to Use a Password Manager | Beginner’s Guide for 2023
If you’re doing research on password managers and need some help understanding how to setup or use a password manager, this guide is for you. The first step is to recognize their value, but next is understanding how they function and how you’ll use them in the real word. Be sure to subscribe to the […]
How to Check Your Free Credit Report in 2023 (10 minutes or less)
Taking a few minutes to check your free credit report is, well…free. Completely ignoring your credit report and taking a gamble with your online identity could cost you large sums of money and years of your life. This quick tutorial covers the three methods to do a simple credit report check. Be sure to subscribe […]
4 Best Password Strength Checkers in 2023 (& how to use them)
Password strength checkers are becoming quite popular as the fight for more secure online logins gets more attention. There are some good ones (and a lot of bad password checkers) out there, but most people don’t use them correctly. If password security is a priority for you, you’ll want to bookmark these top 4 best […]
Identity Guard Review 2023 (that they tried to block!)
The foundation of any kind of review is trust. You have to trust that what I’m giving you is an unbiased commentary on the service or product. So when I did this Identity Guard review, which is for an identity monitoring service, I was surprised when they tried to block me from publishing it. Here’s […]
1Password Review 2023 | My Thoughts After 2+ Years
Back in 2018, after having both my bank account and email hacked, I started using 1Password to not only manage my passwords, but also to help me create better passwords. In this 1Password review, I’ll show you how I use the software and why I eventually chose this password manager app over other competitors. Be […]