Internet Safety

How to Protect Your Data Online

April 18, 2023 — HelpCloud Resolution Considering Maslow’s theory of needs and wants, safety and security are our second needs. Yes, right after basic needs, we humans need security daily. Be it physical security or online security, both are essential to lead a happy life, whether …

8 Reasons Seniors Can Struggle with Technology

January 19, 2023 — HelpCloud Resolution Technology has become an integral part of our lives, and for many seniors, it can be a difficult and intimidating experience to learn how to use and navigate new tech. Whether it’s learning how to use a computer, smartphone, or other digital device, it …

How To Diagnose And Overcome Smartphone Addiction

November 21, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution If you’re wondering how to diagnose and overcome a smartphone addiction, you’ve come to the right place. According to The Addiction Center, smartphone addiction is, “…the obsessive use of a smartphone. The behavioral addiction is …

Understanding Malware and How To Protect Yourself

October 18, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution At HelpCloud we like to focus on teaching our members (and any reader of our blog posts) on how to protect themselves and their data while using their computer or any device connected to the internet. In order to protect yourself, knowledge is key. …

The Best Tips to Protect Your Personal Information Fall 2022 Edition

September 26, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution Security of HelpCloud customers' devices and personal information is a top priority at HelpCloud. For that reason, we have written a good number of blog posts concerning you or your device’s security. This blog post is an updated synopsis of our …

6 Signs of a Reputable Source of Information while Browsing Online

August 1, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution Having the ability to connect to the internet gives us access to an avalanche of information with just a few keystrokes. Back in the day, we used to have to go to a library or bookstore in order to search for a physical book or magazine for the …

The Facebook Military Romance Scam: What it looks like and how to avoid the scam

April 18, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution The digital age has brought some amazing advancements which have greatly helped society in many undeniable ways. The impact that technology has had on the health sector is astounding, not to mention the giant leaps in space exploration and community …

5 of the Most Common VPN Issues and their Fixes

March 21, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution It doesn’t matter whether you are part of a company or just a private individual, what matters, is that when you go online your data and information are protected. We all want to protect ourselves - whether it is from burglars roaming the …

How to Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season (and Keep All Personal Data Private In the Process)

November 8, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is once again upon us and the mad rush to do last minute shopping is yet again knocking at the door. Only this year we have more to consider when shopping online; not only must we be ever vigilant of online …

5 Proven Tips for Telling Whether or Not a Website Is Safe to Use

April 26, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution Day after day we find ourselves caught up in a technologically driven rat race in which we are constantly checking one or other of our devices. Some have more than others, but it’s safe to say that the majority of people currently have at least one smart …