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Webcam Security Tips to Prevent Hacking

Let’s take a closer look at the ins and outs of webcam security, explain some common hacking techniques, and arm you with effective security measures to keep webcam hackers at bay.

Protecting Children from Online Scams

This blog will act as a guide for how to avoid online scams, highlight common scams that target children, and give you suggestions for how to educate kids about online safety.

How to Remove a User from a Mac

Being able to manage the user profiles on your Mac is key to keeping your system secure and efficient, and for safeguarding your privacy. Whether you need to remove an old account or reorganize your existing users, our guide can help.

How to Avoid Gift Card Scams

If you’re looking to learn how to avoid gift card scams, and plan on encouraging family and friends to do the same, we have the information you need. Last year alone, $217m was lost to gift card fraud – a shockingly high number, and not something to take lightly.

How AI Can Help Protect Your Computer

AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to greatly enhance so many aspects of daily life, and improving cyber security is no exception. So many are concerned with the ways in which AI might pose a threat, they’re failing to see the potential for innovative security solutions it can provide.

What is Identity Theft and How Can You Avoid It

Identity theft is experiencing a boom, as people continue to put more of their lives online and within easy reach of criminals. What can be done to avoid identity theft, and what can happen if you fail to take proper precautions? We can explain.

How to Promote Online Security in the Workplace

It should be a company-wide goal to promote cybersecurity in the workplace, as it is an issue that can have a widespread impact. Anyone without the proper understanding of online safety has the potential to put the whole company at risk. Here we will provide more information on online security risks in the workplace, the policies that can be implemented to negate them, and the security measures we would recommend.

How to Stay Protected from Bank Fraud

Online banking comes with plenty of benefits – it’s easy, it’s fast, and it can be done from the comfort of your own home. Unfortunately, one of the downsides of online banking is the fact that fraudsters can also carry out their activities from home. Regional banks are one of the most common targets for fraudsters, and as they become more adept in exploiting vulnerabilities and stealing sensitive information, proactivity becomes imperative.

Incognito Mode Explained: What is it and is it safe?

The idea of not leaving a digital trace is becoming more and more appealing, especially as more users become aware of the importance of online security and privacy. In this blog we’ll explain why you might be interested in private browsing, and answer whether or not incognito mode is safe to rely on for all of your online activities.

What is a Digital Footprint?

Almost everyone nowadays has an online presence – and for those with a bigger presence, the resulting footprint presses even deeper. With this in mind, it’s important to understand exactly how your digital footprint works and what you can do to protect it.

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What is iolo's Whole Home License?

The Whole Home License® is iolo’s licensing policy that allows you to install and keep your software running on all of your compatible devices within the same home. Previously, users were allowed to install and license their iolo software simultaneously on a maximum of three PCs. Under the Whole Home License, a single activation key allows you to use your iolo software on all of your PCs, other than any PCs you use for business purposes. What you need to know about Whole Home Licensing

  • You, your spouse, and your relatives living within the same household may use the same license on any number of PCs that you own which are not used for business.
  • For full legal terms and conditions, see https://www.iolo.com/company/legal/eula/

To install your iolo product on additional PCs:

  1. On the additional computer, download the latest version of your iolo product. Choose from the list of downloads offered here.
  2. Follow the steps in the installation wizard, and enter the same Activation Key that you used to install on your original computer.

You can view the Activation Key on the original computer from within System Mechanic > red menu bar > key icon > Activation Key.