Antivirus software: How to install, use — Keep Facebook from 'listening' to you
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May 31, 2022

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Money-saving secret your cable and internet provider doesn't want you to know

Money-saving secret your cable and internet provider doesn't want you to know

Are you hitting the road this summer? Here's a to-do to add to your list before you head out: Put a hold on your internet and cable. Most companies charge only a small fee — and it's bound to be a lot less than your regular bill.

Tap or click for this money-saving trick. →

Quick tip of the day

It’s almost impossible not to run into cybersecurity issues like malware, viruses or phishing sites at some point online. Instead of using one computer for all your web activities, setting up a separate device for online banking will help keep your most sensitive data secure.

Use this machine for one thing and one thing only: Accessing your financial accounts. No email, no downloads, no browsing.

We recommend picking up a Chromebook. These inexpensive laptops use Google’s Chrome OS, which is essentially a glorified web browser. You won’t be able to download games or run Photoshop on a Chromebook, but you can easily do all your online banking on one without running into trouble. In fact, it’s good that Chromebooks are relatively limited for this purpose.

Tap or click here to see Kim’s guide to setting up a financial Chromebook.

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The rules IT pros know to back up all your files the right way

The rules IT pros know to back up all your files the right way

If you want to protect your precious memories and important business documents, you'd better follow the 3-2-1 backup rule. Saving your photos and projects to your computer isn't good enough anymore. With ransomware, crashes, natural disasters and accidents occurring every day, you need to keep multiple backups. We'll tell you where Kim backs her information up and why you should follow her lead.

Tap or click here to learn how America's Digital Goddess stores her important files. →

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Tech advice from pros Kim trusts

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Sometimes it feels like the world is throwing everything it has at you. To succeed, you need someone to guide you through. That’s what Dell Technologies Advisors do. They have the tech advice to help you navigate whatever challenges you’re up against — and get you safely to where you want to be.

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Security basics: How to install antivirus and scan your computer

You hear Kim say all the time how important it is to use antivirus software to protect your computer from malware, popups and all the rest of the junk on the web. But maybe you don't know how to get started. The good news: It's easy, and we're here to walk you through it.

 

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