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Online Safety Tips: How To Protect Your Personal Data And Sensitive Info

Technology has changed the world and the way we live by leaps and bounds. But it also comes with its own set of issues, one of which is how to protect your personal data and sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands. It’s no secret that cybercriminals are everywhere these days, so you have to take steps to protect yourself against them. Here are some tips for protecting yourself online, so you can enjoy all the benefits that technology has to offer without worrying about being victimized.

1. Encrypt Your Data So That It’s Unreadable Without A Password

To Protect Your online Personal Data And Sensitive Info, encrypt your data so that it’s unreadable without a password. You can do this by using tools like Bcrypt or Scrypt to hash passwords and sensitive information before storing them in databases or saving them on the server-side of web applications.

To Protect Your online Personal Data And Sensitive Info, anonymize and protect your Internet traffic by using a VPN provider. This review on the best VPN with RAM servers will help you choose a service provider who’ll not only ensure that you are secure while surfing online, but will also provide you with storage services. You can go a step further and sign up for two-factor authentication to provide an additional layer of security on top of passwords.

2. Start Your Computer In Safe Mode To Protect Against Viruses And Malware

When your computer starts in safe mode, only the basic files are loaded. This safety feature turns off all programs that run at startup, except for antivirus software and drivers needed to boot your machine safely into Windows. Restarting your system this way can help identify any problems or threats that may be present in your system.

To boot in safe mode, shutdown and restart your computer, then press the F11 key repeatedly until you see a menu that lets you select Safe Mode. When the machine is booted into safe mode, run an antivirus scan to make sure everything is clean before continuing with the normal use of Windows or installing programs.

3. Use Strong Passwords For All Of Your Accounts, Especially On Social Sites

If you have a hard time remembering passwords, use a password manager. Password managers will use a safe location to store your social media usernames and passwords, especially if you are unable to use two-factor verification on them. If that is the case, make sure to use a strong password for that account as well.

If a hacker guesses or finds out one of your passwords to an online account, it is possible that they could use those credentials on other accounts. This is why it’s important to make sure you use different passwords for every account and two-factor authentication on your social media accounts and online banking sites. If this isn’t an option, be careful with what browser extensions you are using. 

4. Make Sure The Privacy Settings Are Set To Private

This ensures your account is hidden from the public eye. The first step in protecting yourself online starts with the two most popular search engines; Google and Bing. It’s important to be familiar with each one because they track different types of information. It’s important to be aware of the information tracked by various apps so that you can adjust the privacy settings to your comfort level.

5. Monitor What Personal Information Is Being Shared On Your Social Media Apps

Make sure to delete any personal information on your social media apps or accounts regularly. When posting pictures online, make sure not to have anything identifiable in the background. Keep your personal information safe by not sharing it with strangers. Change your passwords every so often! If someone asks for personal information from you, don’t give it to them (i.e., your full name, phone number, email address, etc.)  If you’re being harassed online, take screenshots of the messages and contact a parent/guardian/government authority immediately.

6. Be Cautious About Using Wi-Fi Networks

Be cautious about using Wi-Fi networks at coffee shops or libraries, as these may be less secure than home Wi-Fi networks. If you are on a public network that uses an unencrypted connection (a password is not required to access it), then any computer between your device and the router can potentially view your online activity.

Your online identity is not your true identity. It’s a representation of you, and it can be vulnerable to attacks if you’re not careful about how much information you share or who has access to that info. Be smart when browsing social media sites, downloading apps, connecting over Wi-Fi networks, and logging into websites with sensitive content like banking or email accounts.

Check the Wifi Speed in Your Airbnb Listing Before You Book. #AirBnB #Wifi #Travel

As the growing flexibility to work and live from anywhere continues, being able to determine a listing’s wifi speed before booking is a must-have for digital nomads, remote workers, roadschoolers, traveling families, gamers, and creatives alike. This is a great idea and would be helpful if adopted in hotels and more as I am doing a staycation from next week for a few weeks and it would be nice to know what I am in for before I reach my destinations as hotel Wi-Fi can be dodgy but I do have some Airbnb stays booked too.

Guests want peace of mind that where they’re staying can support their connected needs — whether gaming and streaming on Twitch, Zooming with colleagues, or catching up with family on video chat, fast and stable internet is more important than ever.

While Hosts have been able to manually add wifi speeds to their listing pages for some time, we’re now providing an easy and efficient in-app solution to allow them to measure the wifi speed in their listing using the Airbnb app.

Hosts can test their listing’s connection speed right within the Airbnb app, and easily have their wifi speed information posted on their listing page, making their listings more appealing to guests looking for connected stays.

This feature uses M-Lab’s open source software to measure download speeds and we’ve begun rolling out in-app internet speed testing in the US and we will expand globally in the coming weeks. Hosts can learn more by visiting their Help Center.

 

Virgin Media is Ireland’s Fastest Broadband Provider and In-Home Wi-Fi Network for fourth year in a row #VirginMedia #Ookla

Ookla, the worldwide independent leader in consumer-initiated testing and analysis, has named Virgin Media as Ireland’s fastest broadband provider, for the fourth year in a row, and Ireland’s fastest In-Home Wi-Fi network. The results of tests taken with Speedtest® show that Virgin Media is considerably faster when compared to its nearest competitor for broadband and In-Home Wi-Fi.

Comparing millions of tests carried out by consumers themselves, Ookla analysed the results of tests taken by customers of all the major internet service providers in Ireland during the award determination period (Q1-Q2 2020).

Virgin Media provided the fastest speeds delivering 90th percentile download speeds of 255.18 Mbps compared to Vodafone (175.95 Mbps), eir (112.28 Mbps) or Sky (95.33 Mbps).

Virgin Media’s In-Home Wi-Fi also excelled, providing Virgin’s customers with 90th percentile download speeds of 251.23 Mbps, compared to Vodafone (156.42 Mbps), eir (111.42 Mbps) and Sky (99.42 Mbps).

Paul Higgins, Vice President of Commercial, said: “Today’s announcement is another fantastic endorsement for the Virgin Media cable broadband network. The fact we own our entire network, which uses DOCSIS 3 cable technology, means we can deliver speeds that are head and shoulders above our rivals. To be independently verified by Ookla, a globally recognised organisation, for the fourth year running underlines the investment we have consistently made to ensure our customers can enjoy Irelands fastest broadband network.”

Our award-winning speeds, paired with our innovative Hub with Smart Wi-Fi, means customers can expect to achieve the best In Home Wi-Fi and enjoy more connected entertainment including video, movies and gaming on more devices than ever. It also means our customers can be sure of the fastest Wi-Fi experience when it comes to working from home, be it online video conferencing or file sharing with colleagues. Virgin Media broadband network is delivering average download speeds that are over 72% faster than our nearest competitor.  

We know our customers are using their broadband more than ever before with a 40% increase in data usage and a 22% increase in Wi-Fi usage across Virgin Media’s high speed residential broadband network during the period from March to June inclusive. With our recent announcement offering 1Gb broadband speeds to 97.5% of our network, we’re now giving customers the option of even faster broadband speeds to their homes and the latest in-home technology to unlock the power of this new capability. The fastest really has gotten even faster.”

Doug Suttles, CEO, GM and Co-Founder of Ookla said: “We are pleased to present Virgin Media with the award for Fastest Broadband and In-Home Wi-Fi Network in Ireland. This recognition is testament to their exceptional performance in Q1-Q2 2020 based on Ookla’s rigorous analysis of consumer-initiated tests taken with Speedtest.”

The full results of the speed test can be viewed here: 

https://www.speedtest.net/awards/ireland/2020?award_type=isp&time_period=q1-q2 

Nokia introduces new Wi-Fi 6 mesh router and technology innovations to deliver ultimate gigabit experience in a 5G world. #Nokia #5G #WiFi

Nokia today announced it is adding a new Wi-Fi 6 Beacon to its whole-home WiFi portfolio, helping operators to deliver a powerful user experience. Providing a high-capacity, high-performance in-home solution, the new Beacon 6 uses Wi-Fi 6 to deliver 40 percent faster speeds than previous Wi-Fi generations.

 To further enhance the in-home experience, Nokia is also adding low-latency technology built on Nokia Bell Labs innovations to its Wi-Fi portfolio. Drastically improving residential Wi-Fi networks, the Nokia Beacon 6 provides operators with an easy to install solution that can support low-latency applications such as gaming and gigabit speeds essential for creating a seamless end-to-end 5G experience.
 

Ben Wood, chief of research at CCS Insight said: “The benefits of 5G are going to change user experiences and customers’ expectations. The blend of the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, low latency performance and in-home Wi-Fi mesh solutions linked to 5G will allow operators to deliver a seamless communications platform for next generation applications and solutions.”

 

Currently more than 25 percent of homes globally are connected to a Wi-Fi network and there are about 5 billion Wi-Fi-connected devices in the home including home computing, smart TVs and smart home devices. To cope with this growth, operators and end-users are investing in devices that support Wi-Fi 6, a new Wi-Fi standard that improves speed by at least four times in dense areas and reduces latency by 75 percent.

 

The Beacon 6 is the first Nokia WiFi device to showcase several new technologies working seamlessly together. This includes:

  • Support for Wi-Fi 6 which improves the overall speed, performance and latency of a Wi-Fi network with OFDMA, a modulation scheme used in 5G that allows the access point to talk to more devices at once.
  • The Beacon 6 introduces Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh3 and is fully interoperable with 3rd party Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh products for easy install. Nokia’s new mesh controller capabilities ensure the best Wi-Fi performance is achieved in the home by managing channel selection and adding advanced interference capabilities that are unique in the market.
  • Nokia Bell Labs low-latency innovations including PI24 algorithm (available 2H20) that consistently improves latency even in congested environments. With PI2, latency is reduced from hundreds of milliseconds to 20 milliseconds which can be further reduced to <5 milliseconds when paired with L4S in the core network. L4S is currently being standardized by the IETF5 and builds on Bell Labs innovations that eliminate jitters and delays that can impact the user experience in low-latency applications like gaming and virtual reality.

The introduction of Nokia’s Beacon 6 and new low-latency innovations will play an important role in helping operators deliver a powerful 5G user experience at home. With Nokia’s Beacon 6, operators can leverage the speed and performance of Wi-Fi 6 to seamlessly off-load 5G mobile traffic to the Wi-Fi network, allowing end users connected to a 5G wireless network to go from the car into the home without any disruptions. This is critical for operators looking to free up expensive 5G spectrum for higher ARPU use cases like Industry 4.0 and IoT.

 

“Nokia’s new Beacon 6 will play a fundamental role in helping operators significantly enhance residential Wi-Fi and for the first time, deliver a true 5G experience across the network,” said Sandra Motley, President of Fixed Networks at Nokia.  “By leveraging the power of Wi-Fi 6, Nokia’s new Beacon 6 can help establish a significantly faster and more powerful Wi-Fi network in the home that will forever change the game for operators and end users alike. Whether it’s a home, work or public environment, the ability to seamlessly offload from mobile 5G to Wi-Fi 6 will enable operators to accelerate 5G rollouts, reduce costs and ultimately ensure a consistent, premium 5G end-users experience is achieved.”

 

“New Zealand already has some of the fastest internet connectivity in the world thanks to the strong customer uptake of the FTTH Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) program,” said JB Rousselot, Chorus New Zealand’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are building on this fantastic progress with the launch of our 10G GPON services under the product banner of HyperFibre and are excited about the role that WiFi6 will play in enhancing the customers experience.  Lab testing of the Beacon 6 on our fibre network has demonstrated that we can take wireless speeds beyond a gig.  This new technology provides a way for our fantastic fibre asset to play a meaningful part in New Zealanders 5G wireless experiences.”

 

13 Awesome Wi-Fi Facts You Probably Didn’t Know [Infographic] #WiFi

Chris Labbate owner of Wavedirect.net and their team has compiled an interesting infographic on the topic – “13 Awesome Wi-Fi Facts & Info Everyone Must Know’’ Check it out below..

Now who does not want to know about Wi-Fi.. Enjoy the information provided below which is quite useful and interesting..

 

Ryanair said to trial Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment this year. by @jimboireland #Ryanair #WiFi

Ryanair ,the no frills airline is said to bring passengers some inflight entertainment and Wifi this year by way of trials,since other airlines are already offering these services this does look bad on the company regardless especially in todays world when the technology is available and i’m sure with a fleet as huge as Mr O Learys this could be made affordable at best,we have seen some airlines charge people silly money for using Wi-Fi on board their planes but now in a tech driven world this could easily become a sustainable extra for passengers..

 

Since a pledge last year by Chief Executive Michael O’Leary to stop “unnecessarily pissing people off”, Ryanair has slashed penalty charges, overhauled its web site, tripled its marketing budget and launched business class fares.

While Ryanair has long been synonymous with levying extra charges for services offered free on more established airlines, it says it may offer both of the new services for free, Chief Technology Officer John Hurley told journalists on Tuesday.

Improvements to its much maligned customer service has helped the airline boost ticket fares and increase passenger numbers by 10 percent this year and sent its share price to an all-time high last week.

Ryanair, which made a failed attempt to rent out inflight entertainment devices a decade ago, will try again with a system that streams films and television shows to customers smartphones and laptops on flights to holiday destinations this summer.

The service, launched by several U.S. airlines recently, may be offered free of charge, subsidized by advertisements for companies operating in the destination city, Hurley said.

Wifi will likely be trialed later this year on routes frequented by business travelers, a key focus for the airline which launched a flexible business ticket last year.

Pricing has not yet been decided, but light use for emails may be free, while heavier usage would be more expensive, he said. The service is unlikely to be offered on all planes.

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