The Ask Leo! Podcast

URLs are simple in concept, but can be constructed in ways that might fool you. I'll look at some examples and discuss what's important.

Don't let your panic open the door to scammers.

Spam filters can be sophisticated or simple. I'll look at some of the characteristics of email that spam filters check.

A friend received a fairly convincing phishing attempt. I'll cover the signs that showed it was spam.

Backing up data using an online backup service can be an important part of an overall strategy, but it's important to understand its limitations.

The Recycle Bin is your friend. I'll show you where it lives and how to control the space it uses.

Temp files can pile up. Why is that, and do you need to worry about them?

Downloading a file from the internet is easy, but controlling where downloads go takes a little more understanding.

When things behave unexpectedly, many people assume their computer has been compromised by remote hackers. Most of those people are wrong.

QR codes are a nifty way to encode web addresses and other text in a way that's easy for your smartphone to decode, but they are not without risk.