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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/EIYr8BOCbsc If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Gone-in-a-Click--How-Ransomware-Locks-Up-Your-Life-and-How-to-Break-Free-e36qajr   Imagine you click on what looks like an innocent email link —maybe about your bank, a package delivery, or fake tech support—and poof, your computer suddenly thinks it’s locked inside an unbreakable vault. That’s ransomware - digital thieves hijacking your files and demanding a ransom fee—usually in untraceable cryptocurrency. For home users—especially seniors—this can feel scary, confusing, and overwhelmingly urgent. Let’s break it down, in plain language, with a dash of lightheartedness. What on earth is ransomware? In simple terms - Ransomware is nasty software that locks your files—like photos, documents, even funny cat videos. ...

This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/N2-l0VI3NHo If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/What-Exactly-Is-the-Cloud-e364j26 ☁️Spoiler - It’s not in the sky — and it’s not made of actual clouds. Let’s start by busting the biggest myth - The cloud is not floating above your house - It’s not a magical place in the sky where your cat videos, tax returns, and vacation photos drift in digital limbo. The cloud is just someone else’s computer. More specifically, it’s a massive network of powerful servers located in data centers around the world. When you upload a photo, write a document, or stream a movie, you’re often pulling data not from your own device — but from a server in Chicago, Frankfurt, Tokyo, or who-knows-where. 📦So, Why Is It Called “The Cloud”? The term “cloud” originally came from network diagrams ...

This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/YTfJ3gJ0nuI      If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-g  my  Podcast  at:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/69dsKtJ0qyqK4Ym50hIJ6i?si=M94dD04JR8O8SvrCsfL4RQ ☕🔐Hey there, early birds -  Before the emails start flying and the to-do list takes over, let’s spend the next few minutes doing a quick cybersecurity check—just you, your coffee, and a little peace of mind. First thing’s first—check your security apps - Yep, that little antivirus program named Avast you forgot was even installed?  Open it up - Make sure it says something reassuring like 'You're protected' and not 'Please, help me, I’m outdated!' If there’s an update, hit that button - Security tools are only as good as their latest updates. Next, let’s give your Wi-Fi router a little spa moment. A weekly reboot keeps it health...