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*10 Power tips for Skype users that are secure

August 17, 2017 TechViews.org

TechViews News ….. “Skype me” — or some variation of it – is a term we often hear. Everyone knows what it means to

*iPhone app popular with child & sex predators

August 16, 2017 TechViews.org

TechViews News ….. AirDrop is a feature for iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads that allows Apple users to instantly share content with other Apple users who

*Windows Defender holding its own in latest AV Tests

August 14, 2017 TechViews.org

TechViews News ….. In earlier versions of Windows, anti-virus and malware protection wasn’t as high on the list of utilities that came as a part

*Biometrics – or Traditional Passwords?

August 10, 2017 TechViews.org

TechViews News ….. Because of the major data breaches of the past couple of years, methods for securing our login credentials have become a hot

*Our Top 5 Secure Email Services for Privacy and Encryption

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TechViews News ….. While email is one of the most used aspects of online activity, it is also one of the most insecure in terms

*What is the Difference Between a VPN and a Proxy?

July 31, 2017 TechViews.org

TechViews News ….. With the increasing number of systems breaches over the past year, both businesses and individuals are looking into increasing their security by

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