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Digital Decluttering: Clear the Clutter, Clear your Mind

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What comes to mind when you think of digital clutter? Is it as intrusive as physical clutter? How do you clear your digital mess? It often helps to revisit your digital space on a periodic basis to address the various aspects of digital decluttering. Keeping your virtual organization in check can have a positive impact on your mental and emotional well-being. What is Digital Clutter? Digital clutter involves any unnecessary data you have stored, whether on your phone, computer, or in the cloud. This can include photos, videos, emails, files, chats, contacts, etc. The most common problem areas for the average person when it comes to managing digital...

Creating Strong Passwords for Better Security

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The Importance of using Strong Passwords You are probably familiar with the importance of coming up with strong passwords for each of your accounts. As technology develops, it is becoming even more essential for keeping your information safe on the internet, and in the workplace. In a professional setting, you also have to ensure you are protecting your company and their information. Be sure to use a password that is long, strong, and difficult to guess while simultaneously being easy for you to recall. To accomplish this, consider crafting a password with a mix of numbers, both uppercase and lowercase letters, and special characters, with a length of...

LinkedIn Best Practices: Security

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Account Security When it comes to your LinkedIn account, it is important to ensure you are following account security best practices. Tips to Follow: Use a strong password - like with all other accounts you use on the internet, your LinkedIn password should be strong. Try to keep your passwords as random and complex as possible. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your account - this adds an extra layer of security. Only connect with individuals that you trust - some LinkedIn users send scam phishing messages by using the LinkedIn chat system. Make a habit of reviewing your privacy settings - adjust visibility settings, connections, and posts accordingly....