Get IMAP access on your email
Posted on April 8, 2011 under Email, Gmail, Internet Tips | 3 Comments
There are two popular email protocols for downloading messages to the local computer – POP3 and IMAP. The former is available on most, if not all, email accounts either for free or by paying a nominal sum. For instance, you can get POP3 enabled on a Yahoo! email account for an yearly charge of $20.
Even though IMAP is a newer and probably a better protocol than POP3, unfortunately most email accounts do not support it. If it’s missing on your service too, there is no need to despair as in this post, I shall explain how you can get IMAP access on any email account and that too for free!
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Disadvantages of shortening URLs
Posted on April 5, 2011 under Blogging, Internet Tips | Leave a comment
A couple of days back, I was involved in a heated discussion with a friend. He was going on about the merits of URL shortening services. Being a man of habit, I had to take the opposing view. The result was actually quite enlightening and by the end of the highly animated argument I had managed to convince him (Yay! I won). I came up with the following disadvantages of shortening a URL… maybe you can add a few to this list.
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Email signature tips for all users
Posted on April 5, 2011 under Email, Internet Tips | 2 Comments
Email signature is small bit of information which is attached automatically to outgoing messages. It can be plain text or much more elaborate with colors, images, web links etc., and can be set up in all email programs and popular email services. But what are the benefits of an email signature? We’ll first look into those and I’ll then offer some great tips on creating meaningful email signatures and using them effectively for personal and business communications.
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When should I change my password?
Posted on March 11, 2011 under Internet Tips | Leave a comment
I use several web services like Gmail, Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, MySpace etc. All these accounts have different passwords which are sufficiently strong. But sometimes I still worry because of the sensitive and important information stored in these accounts. Should I change the passwords often? Will this help increase security and thwart the attacks from hackers? Are there any advantages in changing passwords frequently?
Norma D. Coon
In brief, the need to frequently change your password depends on the type of account. As you probably know, not all services are the same. For instance, your online banking account should be guarded with dear life while the one at a forum is not that important. Even so, is there any advantage in changing the password often?
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Common passwords lists
Posted on March 11, 2011 under Internet Tips | 1 Comment
Imperva, an internet security firm, has provided a list of the most common passwords people use. These are really bad passwords as they provide little or no security. On similar lines, Twitter, the popular micro-blogging web site, maintains a black list containing words that cannot be used as passwords; a commendable step towards protecting users from their own stupidity.
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Good security question for your account
Posted on March 11, 2011 under Internet Tips | 3 Comments
On many popular web services one is required to choose or create a security question during the sign up process. This account safety feature helps in recovering or resetting the password in case you forget the login information. Sadly, some users, especially the newly initiated, don’t understand the full importance of the security question and take it kind of lightly only to have their accounts snatched away by hackers.
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Tips on how to remember your password
Posted on March 11, 2011 under Internet Tips | 1 Comment
Making a password for web based accounts is easy – all you need is a random mix of characters, symbols and digits. The more critical thing is memorizing the password. In this post, I shall offer some invaluable tips on how you can remember an online account password.
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Create a strong password – Video
Posted on March 11, 2011 under Internet Tips | Leave a comment
Sometime back Mozilla posted a video on Youtube that explains how you can make a strong password for web-based accounts. What I liked about this little gem is the simplicity of the idea which was supported by a cast of cartoony characters called Tom and Jennifer. However, there is something missing…
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Closure of Hotmail account: phishing scam example
Posted on March 7, 2011 under Email, Hotmail, Internet Tips | 2 Comments
I’ve received an email from the Hotmail Team (pilsbryi@hotmail.com) with the subject “Closure of Hotmail Account!!!”. I’ve been asked to provide my name, password, date of birth, country/territory. Is this valid or a scam?
Richard Abraham
This is most definitely a phishing scam and should be junked right away. Select the message, click “Mark as” and choose the “Phishing scam” from the drop down menu – refer image below. Once you’ve done that, continue reading to find out how I immediately identified this ‘Closure of Hotmail account’ as a scam.
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Web information: Don’t trust information on the Internet
Posted on February 21, 2011 under Internet Tips, Web Humor | 2 Comments
The web is a greatest repository of information. I don’t think all the libraries of the world put together can compete with the web in the sheer diversity and quantity of information. But is all this web information correct and trustworthy? Here is a simple way to find out!
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