With 2021 in the near horizon, now is the time to get a jump start on possible resolutions. We identified 4 things you can do over the typically quiet holiday break, so you are able to get a fresh start in the New Year.
- Strengthen Your Password Hygiene
Spend some time logging into each of your accounts and creating unique, strong passwords. To make this easier, use applications like LastPass or 1Password, which are password-managing apps that let you use one master password to unlock a vault of passwords to log in to all of your internet accounts. They also automatically generate strong passwords for you. To learn more, watch our 3-minute Password Manager tutorial. - Turn on 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)
One of the best things you can do to make sure your online accounts are secure. Most banks, credit cards and email providers utilize this important feature, you just need to activate! Set up takes >5 minutes and offers significant protection. To learn more about 2FA, watch this 3-minute video. - Use OneDrive for Cloud Storage and Backup
External hard drives come with huge storage spaces, however easily shrink with the passage of time. The result is a slow, sluggish performing Windows PC. We recommend using OneDrive, with Microsoft automatically backing up to the Cloud. This option is not only easy to use but are also secure. Upload your pictures, documents, files, videos, etc. and effectively manage your Windows PC storage. - Clean Out Those Old Tech Devices
Unused gadgets and power cables take up lots of space in drawers and attics. This e-waste would be better off sold or donated to someone in need, or recycled for their precious metals. We work with GreenVision, a local non-profit that that teaches adolescent students and adults with Autism how to properly dismantle and recycle unwanted electronics. Here is a list of other local places that recycle unwanted electronics.
