privacy

How can I block AI from using my Substack publication to train their models?

This will only apply to AI tools that respect this setting

Well there goes that.

Seems like they’ve removed the ‘respect this setting’ text from the new version of the layout, but do you trust that it won’t be if you set it

Three pillars for choosing the right tools

Simple tools to get shit done
Powerful tools to get more shit done
Privacy tools so your shit doesn’t get stolen

Everything else is just marketing shittery.

Can your Mac get a virus?

If you give access to something you don’t understand, then yes, your Mac might get a virus.

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Keeping your Mac secured

about, and that’s FileVault.

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Protecting your email privacy

Just by using email, you could be leaking a ton of personal information that you’re not aware of.

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Never reuse your password

The best way to stay safe and secure is to make sure you never reuse your password.

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Free isn't always free

We know the saying ‘if it’s free, you’re the product’ but did you also know that just because you’re using a free email service you wouldn’t be paying for it in some other way?

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Is it time to stop using Zoom?

Last week, I read a scary article about Zoom and how they might be monitoring the calls we all are having.

As you know, I’m very much against ‘big tech’ having too much information about us. This is one reason I stopped using Facebook many years ago. Even Google has a lot to answer for when It comes to privacy and the data they collect while we’re surfing the web.

Anyhow, back to Zoom. If like me, you’d prefer to use another app to do your remote calls, then watch my live stream tomorrow! In the stream, I’ll be going over a few alternatives and how you can easily remove Zoom from being your default app for remote meetings.

The live stream will be on December 22, 2020, at 19:00

So save the date and join the live stream tomorrow and let’s stay safer on the internet together.

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Where I stand on email tracking and security

Today will be the last day I use tracking on my email newsletter because I don’t believe anyone needs to know that much information about you or anyone else.

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Do you use a password manager?

The number of times I have a client who gets annoyed they have a virus, been hacked or have malware infecting their Macs is getting beyond stupid.

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Security, privacy and GDPR

If you’re running any kind of business you NEED to be aware of GDPR, if you’re thinking “It won’t happen to me” then you’re making a BIG mistake!
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In this live stream, I’ll be showing you a list of companies that have been prosecuted, and we’re not only talking about the big organisations here, we’re also talking about the smaller ones like you and I are running to!
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I also go through a few easy steps on how you can safeguard yourself from this law.

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