Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 041925 Tomorrow is Easter, and we both want to take time out to wish you and your family a Blessed and Happy Easter. And today, of course, is Saturday, and it’s time for another edition of Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers. Sometimes the best tips and tricks are hidden… Read More »
The Cloudeight Ten Commandments of Safe Computing We could write a book (you know us) about computer safety (and we have), but we wanted to pare down our list and create the Ten Commandments of Safe Computing. Our missions are to help you with your computer, help you safely navigate the web, and keep you safe… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Phishing and Smishing? In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded with messages, emails, and notifications. Thankfully, most are benign, but some are malicious, aiming to steal our personal information or financial data. Two of the most common methods used by cybercriminals are phishing and smishing. They both have the same goal—stealing your personal or… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032225 Here in the northern hemisphere we finally got to celebrate the vernal equinox. Spring has arrived – spring weather? Not so much. And yes, you’re right! It’s Saturday and time for another Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers edition. Sometimes the best tips and tricks are hidden in the questions… Read More »
Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly – Issue #1117 – Now Available Online Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly, Issue #1117, was sent to all subscribers on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 7:45 AM, U.S. Eastern Standard Time. We are now sending our newsletter from a new email address. Please add cloudeight-news@cloudeight.net to your address book to ensure delivery of our InfoAve… Read More »
Passwords Are Passé: The Brave New World of Passkeys Remember when passwords were simple? Maybe your dog’s name, or your birthday? Your phone number? Unfortunately, those days are gone. Hackers have become incredibly clever, and simple passwords won’t protect your accounts anymore. But wait! There’s a new, easier, and much safer way to log in and… Read More »