The Ask Leo! Podcast

Leo A. Notenboom

Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on http://askleo.com

  1. 13H AGO

    Changes for Ask Leo!

    Changes are coming to Ask Leo!, including the removal of outside ads. I’ll explain why this (very) scary step is necessary, how search engines and AI are changing the game, what it means for the future of the site, and how you can help.

    6 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Who Polices Misleading Advertising?

    Online advertising is the equivalent to the wild west. Advertisers use every technique they can get away with to get attention and sales. I'll review what you can do about it and what steps I'm taking as a website owner.

    8 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Why Disabling Remote Access Doesn’t, and What to Do Instead

    Turning off remote access in Windows might feel safe, but it doesn’t block the kind of access scammers use. I’ll show you why those settings aren’t enough, how remote scams really work, and what simple habits will actually keep your computer secure.

    6 min

  4. 5D AGO

    How Can an Employer Recover Information I’ve Erased?

    Think clearing your browser or deleting files keeps your work computer activity private? Nope. I’ll walk you through the ways employers can recover or track what you’ve done, sometimes even after you’ve “erased” it, and why you should always assume they’re watching.

    7 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Why Does Edge Have So Many Processes?

    Dozens of Edge processes in Task Manager? Not to worry. It’s not a bug, it’s a feature. I’ll show you why modern browsers split tasks across multiple processes and how it actually helps things run faster, smoother, and more reliably.

    7 min

  6. JUL 23

    A Hacker’s Four Favorite Ways to Get You

    A security professional shared the top four most successful hacks that compromise business accounts. I'll walk through them and show how they all apply to you and me as well.

    7 min

  7. JUL 21

    How Can I Tell If a Website Is Safe?

    It's important, yet sometimes hard to tell, if a website is safe. You can stack the odds in your favor. I’ll show you simple tools and smart habits to help spot shady sites before they cause trouble, even if there’s no way to always be 100% sure.

    10 min

  8. JUL 19

    Why Must I Re-Enter my Email to Unsubscribe?

    If a website makes you re-enter your email just to unsubscribe, it’s bad design, or worse, a shady tactic. I’ll explain why this happens, what it means, and how to spot when it’s just spam trying to trick you.

    4 min

  9. JUL 18

    What Happens When You Close an Email Account?

    Thinking about closing your email account? You might want to think again. From lost data to unexpected lockouts, and even someone else ending up with your old email address, I’ll walk you through what happens, and why keeping the account might be the smarter move.

    7 min

  10. JUL 17

    How to Limit File History Disk Usage

    File History doesn’t let you limit how much space it uses, but there’s a workaround. I’ll show you how to partition your drive so File History stays in its lane, protecting both your backups and your disk space.

    5 min
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About

Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on http://askleo.com

Information

  • Creator
    Leo A. Notenboom
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Ask Leo!
  • Show Website
    The Ask Leo! Podcast

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