June 15, 20266 min
It Pays to Be Skeptical
A pop-up says malware was found. An email claims your package couldn't be delivered. A caller insists they're from Microsoft. Here's one simple skill to keep you and your technology safe.
Episodes
10
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN-US
About the show
Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on http://askleo.com
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June 13, 20265 min
Why Is “Back Up First” Your Recommendation for Everything?
Why do I recommend backing up before almost everything? A complete system image backup is much more than lost-file insurance. It's the closest thing to a silver security bullet for your computer.
June 12, 20265 min
If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up
An external drive stopped working, and important files lived on it. One simple habit can keep you from ever facing loss like this.
June 11, 20265 min
Please Set Up and Maintain Account Recovery Information
Locked out of an account for good? It happens more often than you think, and it's almost always avoidable. I'll explain the steps you can take today to make sure you're never permanently shut out.
June 10, 202612 min
How Do I Stop Spam?
Drowning in 300 junk emails a day? You can't stop spam completely, but you don't have to suffer, either. I'll cover why blocking and unsubscribing make things worse, and share one simple habit that trains your inbox to clean itself.
June 8, 20269 min
Am I Sending Spam?
Wondering why your promo emails go unanswered? There is a good chance they are going straight into spam folders. I'll describe three things that make your emails look like spam, and what you can do to fix them.
June 6, 20268 min
You Can’t Un-Ring a Bell: What Really Happens to Your Data When You Post Anything Online
The moment you hit Post, copies of what you shared start spreading. Marking it private won't stop it. Deleting it won't fix it. I'll describe what happens to everything you put online, and why it matters.
June 5, 20265 min
Why Won’t My Computer Wake Up From Sleep?
Your computer goes to sleep just fine, but waking it up? Sometimes it comes back without a hitch. Other times, the screen stays dark and nothing works. I'll discuss why sleep mode can be unreliable and what you can do about it.
June 4, 20268 min
Your Password May Not Be Used to Encrypt Your Data, and That’s Okay
There's a surprising and counterintuitive technique related to how some encryption tools work: your password is not what locks your data. I'll describe what keeps your data secure and why changing your password doesn't always mean re-encrypting all your data.
June 3, 20268 min
End-to-End Encryption Was Removed From Instagram. Should You Care?
Instagram just killed its encrypted DMs. But here's the real story: most people never had it turned on to begin with. If you care about keeping your conversations private, I'll share which apps I recommend.
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