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Lifelock, T-Mobile Report Breaches

Posted on January 28, 2023March 4, 2023 by cynmackley
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Two major tech companies are reporting security breaches. We break down what happened with LifelockNorton and T-Mobile.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged breaches, LifeLock, norton, password managers, security, security alertsLeave a comment

Get rid of tricky Norton pop-ups

Posted on February 27, 2022February 7, 2022 by cynmackley
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Get rid of tricky Norton nag screens with this easy tip.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged nag screens, norton, securityLeave a comment

Norton and Avast To Merge

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by cynmackley

Big news in the security software world - Norton Lifelock and Avast have announced plans to merge. Avast shareholders will be entitled to receive a combination of cash and newly issued shares in NortonLifeLock.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged avast, merger, norton, security softwareLeave a comment

McAfee Alternatives

Posted on December 1, 2020November 20, 2020 by cynmackley

A reader is fed up with McAfee nag screens and searching for an alternative.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech TipsTagged mcafee, norton, security nag screens, security software1 Comment

Unwanted Blue Icon

Posted on July 21, 2020July 7, 2020 by cynmackley

How to remove unwanted chevron icons from files.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged icons on images, norton, unwanted overlaysLeave a comment

Can Norton still protect me?

Posted on January 18, 2020January 13, 2020 by cynmackley

Can Norton still protect me even if Microsoft has ended Windows 7 support? We explain.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, norton, security, third-party security, windows, windows 7Leave a comment

This scam looks real!

Posted on January 8, 2019December 28, 2018 by cynmackley

We check out a scam that looks like the real thing. Learn what to watch out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged norton, pop-ups, safety, scams, security, security scams, using the internet1 Comment

Is this warning for real?

Posted on March 31, 2018March 23, 2018 by cynmackley

Is this warning for real? We check out how you can install Norton toolbars.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged norton, quick tips, security, ToolbarsLeave a comment

Norton Core Router

Posted on December 15, 2017December 14, 2017 by cynmackley

Check out a router that protects all of your home devices and even keeps your kids safe. We look at the Norton Core.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Mac OS, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The Internet, Windows 10Tagged anti-virus, home network, network security, norton, Norton Core, parental controls, router, security, smart home, wifi, wireless routerLeave a comment

How reliable is my security software?

Posted on October 17, 2017October 16, 2017 by cynmackley

How reliable is your security software? We check out a site that puts them to the test.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged AV-Test, best security software, norton, security, Software, testing security software1 Comment

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