The Ask Leo! Podcast

Thinking of backing up your files to another partition on the same hard drive? Learn how this puts your data at risk and discover smarter, safer ways to back up before disaster strikes.

Not all websites protect your password the same way. Some do it well, others badly, and a few dangerously poorly. I’ll walk through the good, the bad, and the ugly of password storage, and share one simple step you can take to keep your accounts safe.

Want Windows 11 without tying it to a Microsoft account? There’s still a way. I’ll walk you through a simple but slow two-step trick. The result: a fresh Windows 11 setup with only a local account... at least until Microsoft closes the door again.

Is your PC slowing down, acting odd, or just feeling old? A full reset might be the fix, but how often should you do it? I’ll share when it makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how to decide if your computer needs a fresh start.

When people find their posts or comments removed or altered from websites they visit, sometimes they claim that their right to free speech has been violated. That's rarely the case.

Internet cafe owners can monitor the activity on open WiFi hotspots. Whether or not they take the time to do it is another story!

Think a VPN makes online banking safer? Banking is already protected by strong encryption, but a VPN adds a twist. I’ll explain what’s really protected, what isn’t, and where the real risks lie when you bank on the go.

With USB-A and USB-C, things have gotten simpler, but not always obvious. I’ll walk you through what cables really do, how devices and chargers “talk,” and why missing charger blocks isn't a big deal.

Worried that staying signed in leaves you open to hackers? I’ll explain why your router, firewall, and smart habits protect you, what the real risks to your accounts are, and the simple steps you can take to stay safe online.

Possibly being labeled a spammer is another reason not to forward political and other emails. Do it enough, and your normal email may not get delivered.