Web Professionals Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2020

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We can all agree this year’s Thanksgiving holiday in the United States is different.

Due to the COVID pandemic and trying to keep everyone safe from spread, many families will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without extended family.

One thing that hasn’t changed this year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping deals and discounts. Continue reading Web Professionals Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2020

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Security Planner

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When I asked my new client about the login and password to their web host and domain registrar, they told me the credentials were the same for both.

It’s much easier for me to to use the same login and password for both, that way I don’t have to remember different logins.

It wasn’t the first time I had a client who used the same login/password combination for their business website.

And it wasn’t the first time I explained the importance of security by using unique logins and passwords as I told my new client about why they should use a password manager.

As a website designer, I’m often in a role of educating clients about digital security. Password managers are only one part of keeping yourself and your business secure online.

Which is why I’m always happy to share and promote National Cyber Security Awareness Month every year. Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Security Planner

Good News: How a Tweet Helped Resolve Webcam Recording Echo

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Imagine you’ve bought a new webcam and you’re trying to record your own computer screen.

The webcam has a built-in USB microphone.

For your recordings, you speak as you record your screen.

Only to have an echo in your recording.

Argh. What’s going on?

Your searches online don’t provide any useful help and you’re looking to resolve the issue quickly.

What do you do? Continue reading Good News: How a Tweet Helped Resolve Webcam Recording Echo