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Should I use Multi-Factor Authentication?

Multi-factor authentication, sometimes referred to as two-factor authentication, has been a pretty big buzzword over the last few years. It’s something that can provide additional security for many of your accounts, yet it can be extremely confusing. I hope to try and ease some of this confusion and help you understand what it is and…

Do I Need A VPN?

The term VPN, or Virtual Private Network, has been getting thrown around fairly heavily over the last few years. They’ve been advertised frequently through various media outlets, including as part of paid sponsorships for various YouTube channels. Some of you may be wondering what the point of a VPN actually is and whether they should…

How Much RAM Do I Need In 2021?

There’s an old saying that opinions are like arseholes. Everyone has one and they all stink. We’re definitely wading into that territory here. Everyone has an opinion on how much RAM you need in your computer. Some opinions are more informed than others. Some old wisdom is that more RAM is better. This is generally…

What Storage Should I Get In 2021?

Once upon a time, computer storage was a relatively straight-forward affair. Everything your computer ever needed was stored on an internal hard drive, and you used floppy disks (you know – those things that look kinda like the Save icon) to move data between machines. Things are still relatively straight-forward today, except floppy disks have…