The Ask Leo! Podcast

I hear from people who have lost their accounts permanently way too often. Here's how to avoid being one of them.

Alternate email addresses can allow you to regain access to your account if it's hacked or you forget your password.

Reusing passwords -- even strong ones -- is risky. If one site gets hacked, attackers try that same password elsewhere. Worse, once exposed, it’s saved bv hackers and reused in future attacks. I’ll discuss why this matters, how to check if your password’s out there, and what to do instead.

Cookies are placed on your machine by websites -- often more websites than you realize. We'll review cookies and how third parties use them.

Apps don’t last forever, and when one you rely on disappears, it can take your data with it. I'll show you how to protect yourself so you stay in control.

Trying to print a cute photo from a website and wondering why it looks fuzzy on paper? I'll explain why that happens, what you can do, and when high-quality results are possible.

Do you think your passwords don’t matter because you use 2FA everywhere? I'll break down why weak passwords still put you at risk, how attackers work around 2FA, and the steps that keep your accounts safe.

Windows 11 proved the old “Windows 10 is the last version” claim wrong, but was it that claim a lie? I'll look at where it came from, what Microsoft actually said, and how headlines can twist a message.

Tired of chasing updates for all your programs? This tool pulls all of them into one place and keeps them up to date for you. I'll show you how UniGetUI can save you time, reduce clutter, and make managing your apps almost effortless.

RAID might sound like a clever backup shortcut, but it’s not. In fact, relying on it could make things worse. Learn what RAID does, how it helps (and doesn’t), and why it still won’t save your data when disaster, malware, or mistakes strike.