Cyber for Humans
Cyber for Humans
How to create a strong password you can actually remember
No weird formulas: a three-step method to invent long passwords, different for every site and easy to keep in mind. With examples.
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Cyber for Humans
Written for humans, not for IT people
Digital security explained to people who know nothing about it: from scratch, one step at a time, in a language humans speak.
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Artificial intelligence
What a language model is, and why it sometimes makes things up
ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude are all built on language models. Here is how they really work, with no formulas, and why they occasionally get things wrong with total confidence.
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Artificial intelligence
How to write an effective prompt: the 5 rules that actually change the answers
The quality of what you get from an AI assistant depends almost entirely on how you ask. Five practical rules, with before-and-after examples.
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How to spot a scam text message: the signs of smishing and what to do
Parcels on hold, blocked accounts, fines to pay: scam texts are getting more convincing. Here are the five signs that give them away, and what to do if you've already tapped the link.
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Two-factor authentication: SMS, app or hardware key? Which one to choose
Not all second factors are equal. A comparison of SMS codes, authenticator apps, push notifications, passkeys and hardware keys, with a recommendation for each type of account.