Learnings from a Paypal Hacking Experience: Part Two - What to do after your Paypal gets hacked

In Part One you were shown what a Paypal hacker might do to your account. This part gives you advice on how to proceed after you get hacked.What you may need1) email to use besides the one which you used on your hacked Paypal account2) phone line3) optional is a good...

Learnings from a Paypal Hacking Experience: Part One - What the hacker does to a PayPal account he hacks

   For most of us especially those who sell online like on eBay, PayPal is very important. It enables buyers to have the security of paying online and for sellers to have the opportunity to receive payments fast and across international borders. However the occasional bad...

How does a PayPal hacker use or turn the Paypal balance he hacked to real cash?

1) Trading the PayPal account balances    The hacker will sell the PayPal money to a willing buyer. If the hacker is selling Paypal balance in dollars then it would be at a low exchange rate and / or less the service fee. Selling in dollars is less suspicious as...

Here are tips in knowing how to make a strong password

Upon learning about the pitfalls of password creation in a previous post you should next learn about how to create strong passwords.1) Think of a long phrase and use all that as a password.This comic from xkcd should help explain why long passwords are better than short passwords.example:iloveeatingicecreaminthemountain007isjamesbond2)...

Common pitfalls in using passwords

Passwords are needed to secure your identity. You need a good password to ensure hackers will be kept away from getting precious information that will help them steal not just your identity but also the money from your credit cards and  bank accounts.However it is easy to succumb...

How to turn-off conversational or threaded view in Gmail

Conversation or threaded view in Gmail is very handy because it groups together emails with the same subject. However if you are trying to determine the order of how different emails went inside your inbox then the conversation or threaded can make it a little difficult.Here is a list of steps to help you turn-off conversation view in Gmail.1) At the top right section of the screen beneath your avatar...

How to Understand Computer Parts and Specifications

You have read the article "What computer to buy? Desktop vs Laptop" and have already got a shortlist of either a desktop or a laptop based on price. How would you now read the computer specifications to see which items is the best?Here are the most common parts of a computer, their use and tips on what to get.1) Monitor- This is an output device for display.- It can either be those bulky CRTs...

What computer to buy? Desktop vs Laptop

Below are common types of computer and reasons why you should be buying them1) Desktop ComputerThis is the kind of computer which is stationary. Typically it has has a monitor and CPU (Central Processing unit), keyboard, speaker and mouse which are separate from one another. If you want a computer where you can put in one place like the family living room so you can monitor your children's computer...

Revisiting the blog

The blog was created with all the intention of helping out my friends and family who are either new to computers and technology or want to expand their knowledge about them.But somehow the initial burst of passion almost 3 years ago hasn't taken its full acceleration hence the site...