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Web Hosting For Beginners: : A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses

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In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for small businesses to thrive and reach a wider audience. However, for many adults over 50 who struggle with technology, the world of web hosting can seem daunting and overwhelming. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to web hosting for small businesses, specifically tailored to those who may be feeling intimidated by the thought of building a website. What is Web Hosting? Web hosting is essentially the service that allows individuals and organizations to make their websites visible on the web. In simpler terms, it is like renting space on a server where your website files are stored and can be accessed by internet users. Websites can store a variety of files, including HTML documents, images, videos, audio files, scripts, and databases. These files work together to create the content and functionality of a website for visitors to interact with. And while most website platforms include hosting in

How to Spot Internet Scams

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As a  Retiree, you may be targeted by internet scams while growing your business. There are lots of scams out there. Cybercriminals try to infect our computers, phones, emails, and more. Scams are sneaky enough that most of the time we don't even know they're going on until it's too late. Luckily, we can all avoid becoming their next victim! Cybercriminals and con artists are relentless and often use more than one way to scam people, such as: Spoof phone calls Fake text messages Phishing emails Fake pop-ups Malicious advertisements  Fake websites Fake social media profiles Fake online dating profiles In this article you’ll learn about fake pop-ups, specifically Tech Support Scams and how running internet security software can prevent them. Have you ever seen a strange pop-up message on your computer screen that says "virus detected"? This pop-up is actually a fake message created by cybercriminals to trick you. Fake pop-ups are messages that appear on your screen