When it comes the the Internet, skepticism is your friend. - Changing phones when Two-Factor Authentication is enabled
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Rick's Daily Tips Tech Update for Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
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Today's Quick Tip....
When it comes the the Internet, skepticism is your friend.
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The Internet is truly one of the most fascinating (and most useful) inventions in the history of the world.
A research project that in times past would have required a time-consuming visit to a library can now be completed in a manner of minutes, if not seconds - right from your favorite easy chair.
But there's a problem with all the info that's currently available on the Internet: much of it is either incomplete, misleading or even downright false.
As you surely know, the Internet is the greatest of equalizers. Anyone possessing a computer or smartphone can upload any information they want to the web and make it available for the entire world to see, even if that info is low-quality garbage that's dangerous to the reader.
That's why it's very important to always take steps to verify everything you read online with at least a couple of other trusted sources.
And when I say "trusted" sources, I don't mean two additional sources that always (and only) publish things that you agree with.
It's extremely easy to get caught up in a "bubble" in which the only sites we visit are the ones that match our own world view. While it's fine to hang out online with other people who tend to agree with us about most things, just always remember this...
If you're caught up in a bubble everything you read or watch while you're in that bubble will likely be shaded with the same type of slant. And if that slant happens to be wrong or misleading you can rest assured that everything you read will be wrong or misleading.
My recommendation is to make it a point to venture out of your own little bubble on occasion. See what "the other side" is saying about a topic that's in the news or whatever is on your mind at the time.
I'll admit that I fall victim to this bubble effect myself at times. I believe we all do because it's simple human nature.
I'll just finish with this...
Take everything you read or watch on the Internet (and on broadcast media for that matter) with a grain of salt. Treat everything with a healthy dose of skepticism until you've had a chance to verify it by checking other sources.
And when I say everything, I do mean everything - even the info I provide on my own blogs and in my newsletters.
After all, as hard as I try to provide accurate information, I'm human and I make my mistakes at times.
When you see that I've made one I'll greatly appreciate it if you'll hit the "Reply" button and tell me about it so I can set the record straight.
That's it - I'm all out of soap for now. Thanks for listening...
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The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips...
• Q&A: Will Two-Factor Authentication lock me out of my accounts when I change phones?
A reader wants to know if it's safe to change to a new smartphone while Two-Factor Authentication is enabled on one or more online accounts. This post has the answer.
• Q&A: Can I make money buying and reselling used Windows licenses?
A reader received a 'business offer' in her email and she wants to know if it's legit. This post has my opinion about it.
• Click here to see today's 'Picture of the Day'.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
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The Terminator: The ‘line’ where day meets night
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Tech news that caught my eye...
• People are reporting that MacOS Monterey is bricking their laptops
• Chip shortage is impacting the ability of SpaceX to fulfill Starlink orders
• Apple may add car crash detection and automatic 911 contact to iPhones
• Chromebook Linux comes of age
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