The Ask Leo! Podcast

Your phone holds the keys to your digital life. If it’s lost or stolen, things can get messy fast. I'll show you simple steps that protect your data and give you peace of mind before the worst happens.

A VPN can keep your online activity private, especially on open Wi-Fi, but it’s not magic. I’ll show you what a VPN hides and what it doesn’t.

Worried about Windows 10 after support ends? Don’t be. I'll show you the good habits and reliable security software that will allow you keep using your Windows 10 computer safely.

You've been told to look for HTTPS before trusting a website. But what does that "S" really promise? Less than you might think. I'll review what HTTPS actually does for you, what it can't do, and why scammers are happy to use it too.

Trust in your backup is critical; so critical that I don't fully trust any single approach. Instead, I layer backup types so that losing something important is nearly impossible. I'll describe my system works and why the key step is simply starting.

If F10 doesn't act like F10, maybe blame the Fn key. Keyboards handle it differently, and some flip it without telling you. Here's how to tell what yours does, how to change it, and the Windows setup trap to watch for.

Fake details feel safer, but they may not protect you like you'd hope. Worse, they can keep you locked out of your own account. Here's when a fake identity makes sense and when it doesn't.

Getting spam that isn't addressed to you isn't a mistake. Spammers use a simple email feature to hide who else they're sending it to. I'll describe how it works, why it still reaches you, and what to do about it.

People swear by tricks that can beat a keylogger. I'll show you why none of them are completely effective. Only one approach keeps your keystrokes safe.

I'll explain the browser setting that's most likely to blame, show you how to test it in seconds, and help you decide what to do next.