Facebook scams are still huge.

Facebook scams are still huge.
Facebook scams are still huge. I'm seeing so many of these lately where somebody sees some giveaway and, without thinking about how unbelievably too-good the offer is, clicks Like or Share. Here's some tips on how to recognize these scammers: MOST giveaways on Facebook are scams.  Unless it's a very local company like a restaurant…
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Non-HTTPS Sites Labeled “Not Secure” by Chrome

Non-HTTPS Sites Labeled “Not Secure” by Chrome
Non-HTTPS Sites to be Labeled “Not Secure” by Chrome Here's the important part:  this only matters if it's a site where you'd enter any sort of a login or credit card information.  If "Joe's Blog" is not secure, there's no problem there because you're just there to read his pithy observations. Now, if you go…
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5 steps to secure your Facebook login

5 steps to secure your Facebook login
You want a secure account; you deserve a secure account.  Getting one takes a little bit of effort but is worth it. 1. Set up double verification or "Login Approvals" (here).  This is where, if you log in to your account, FB will send you a text via text for you to type in to prove that…
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Turn off Facebook’s video autoplay

Turn off Facebook’s video autoplay
I dug this up because it bugs me and am sharing it because I can't be alone on this point. For computers: Go to your options drop-down menu in the top right. Click "Settings" Select the "Videos" link on the left. Turn the "Auto-Play Videos" from "ON" to "OFF" For Phones and tablet apps: You…
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