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Be safe, not sorry: It is imperative to make sure you are safe and secure on all your devices, so check your security software. Run a full system or device scan and make sure you are up-to-date and running. This way your devices are protected during your online holiday shopping or connecting to a family member’ s Wi-Fi.
Keep in mind, you always want to be sure you know you are signing into a legitimate Wi-Fi network. Hackers can easily create a Wi-Fi SSID that can fool you into connecting with them, allowing them access to all of your information. Always be weary of open Wi-Fi hotspots, and avoid doing any banking or confidential work while using public or passwordfree hotspots.
Finally, it should go without saying to always keep watch of your tech devices while on the move, do not leave them unsecured or in plain sight.
Clean it up: It’ s time for family updates, holiday sales, and spam overload. Thankfully most mail clients these days provide their user( s) with some degree of cleanup technology. This would also be the perfect time, if you have not already done so, to learn how to set up rules for your email. You can set up rules that will automatically handle messages according to their sender, subject, arrival date, etc., that way you won’ t miss the holiday party invitation that would normally be hidden by an atrocious amount of spam. You will feel liberated when both your work and personal inboxes are clean and tidy.
Update your social media profiles and activities: If you haven’ t refreshed your LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or other social media profiles in a while, do it now. This is a great time to give your settings some attention, determine what you want shared and make sure your private information is private. Clean up your friends list and don’ t be afraid to delete old unwanted photos or posts. Step into the holidays and welcome the New Year with a safe, secure profile and an updated profile picture.