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I'm recommending everyone with a Google, Apple, and Facebook account to change their passwords. Possibly the world's largest data breach was recently discovered, affecting over 16 Billion usernames. Best practice is to have a password 15 characters or longer with mixed capital, number, symbol included. Also enabling two-factor or passkey when available.

Here's a YouTube showing how a hacker can bypass Multi Factor Access enabled accounts and what to watch out for.

How hackers are breaking into MFA enabled Microsoft 365 accounts

Don't be like this guy! It bears repeating though, putting a wet phone in rice really doesn't work. Dessicant Gel packs are the best bet. If you can't get to myself to disassemble and dry your phone quickly for you, purchase some dessicant Gel packs and remove the SIM card tray. Put the packs and phone in a ziplock bag and leave at least 18 hours.

If you have received a text this morning similar to this DO NOT click on the link. 1000% a scam

The Canadian government is providing a grocery rebate today. If you’ve signed up for auto deposit, it will go directly to your account. If not, you should receive a cheque in the coming weeks by mail.

My buddy the salamander on the deck at my shop door. ☀️😎

Good news iPhone 6S will get iOS 15.

The six-year-old iPhone 6S will get iOS 15, and that rules Fans of getting your money’s worth, take note.

Google Chrome will now be up to 22% faster on Windows, Mac, and Android phones thanks to new memory optimizations. Update your Google Chrome version to version 89 to take advantage of speed improvements.

Advanced memory management and more performance improvements in M89 Boosting performance while adding features, functionality, and improving security, requires deep and continuous investment. Today’s post is ...