Category: Security
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Special: Dragon*Con session – Webmail Security
This special episode of the Gmail Podcast is a recording of a webmail security presentation I did at DragonCon in Atlanta Georgia on September 3, 2011. I co-presented for the EFF track with my Technorama co-host Kreg Steppe. It’s a little longer than my usual Gmail Podcast. And at times it starts to become a…
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Auto Advance
In this episode, I cover A way to advance to the next conversation without going back to the index, A recommendation from a fellow podcaster whose Gmail account was hacked A quick note about an update to the iPhone interface. First up, long time listeners will know that I’m a fan of the Gmail keyboard…
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Gmail News: October 2010
I’ve come across several new stories and features regarding Gmail that just didn’t seem to fit in any other podcast so I’ll cover them here. Today I’ll be covering: Buzz on the sidebar A security checklist Watch out for a phishing scam Calendar notifications in Gmail To start, Gmail has a new feature being rolled…
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Two Factor Follow Up
George Starcher joins me to share his real life experience with Google’s new security feature. Brought to you by GotoAssist. Try it free for 30 days. In the previous episode of the Gmail Podcast, I mentioned that Google has a two factor authentication available to keep your login information more secure than just using a…
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Protect Yourself
This episode is sponsored by GotoAssist Express. Try it free for 30 days. It’s time to take a look at maintaining your Gmail security. It’s no secret that the Internet can be a dangerous place. Fortunately, you don’t have to be an IT security geek to protect your Gmail account. With a few simple, common…
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Selected Offline Messages and Password Tips
Try gotoassist express free for 30 days by going to gotoassist.com/techpodcast Back in January 2009, Gmail came out with a labs feature to let you access your Gmail without an Internet connection. The mail was synchronized when you were connected and then you could access it when you were offline. For frequent travelers, this is…
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Gmail Backup
Welcome the Gmail Podcast, a collection short hints, tips, and tricks to help you get more from your Gmail account. I’m your host, Chuck Tomasi. Try GotoAssist free for 30 days at gotoassist.com/podcast This past week I came across a really neat application called “Gmail Backup”. The name says it all. All you do is…
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Password Reset by SMS
This show is sponsored by GotoAssist.com – Try it FREE for 30 days! Let’s face it, sooner or later we all forget a password. There are just so many of them to keep track of. Gmail has made this a little easier by allowing you to recover your password via text message. Begin by going…