Feeling overwhelmed by a sea of emails? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Signing up for online services often leads to a never-ending inbox. But fear not, tech hero. You have the power to unsubscribe from unwanted emails and reclaim your inbox. Imagine your inbox as a tidy room – you only want things you like […]

Ever wonder if email marketers track whether you open their messages? Tiny, hidden images called tracking pixels do just that. They’re like invisible spies, reporting back to marketers if you’ve opened their emails. While this helps them send “relevant” emails, it can feel creepy. So, how to stop them? Two ways to fight back: Remember: […]

Ever receive an email with an attachment or link that seems too good to be true? It might be. Malicious actors often use emails to spread malware, the digital boogeyman that can infect your device. Just like you wouldn’t open a random package on your doorstep, don’t click on suspicious links or open unknown attachments, […]

Think your emails are safely zipping through the internet? Not always! While Gmail shields your messages with basic encryption, some senders might be using flimsy protection, leaving your messages exposed like postcards in a blizzard. But fear not, vigilant emailer! Gmail has a secret weapon to warn you: the broken lock icon. What’s the broken […]

Ever feel like your inbox is a swamp of unwanted emails? Fret not, weary traveler! Powerful tools called filters and spam tagging can be your knights in shining armor, slashing through the spammy jungle and guiding important messages to your eyes. Filters: Blocking the Bad Guys: Tired of that annoying newsletter or shady online store […]

While phishing attacks remain a prevalent threat, staying informed on the latest attack evolutions can help to safeguard your devices. As general rules: Beyond these practices, consider taking some time to read more extensively on phishing attacks and put into practice safety measures accordingly.