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How to Send Encrypted Email Using Thunderbird and PGP (A Beginner’s Guide)

July 16, 2025April 28, 2025 by Davo
Laptop screen showing encrypted email interface, symbolizing PGP email encryption.

Learn how to send encrypted email using Thunderbird and PGP—no new accounts, no extra costs. Secure your communications with a few simple steps.

Categories Foundations Tags Email Security, Encrypted Email, Foundations, Online Privacy, PGP, Protect Your Accounts, Thunderbird, Tools Leave a comment

What is a Gravatar — and How It Makes Online Communities Better

July 16, 2025April 27, 2025 by Davo
Close-up of a computer screen showing a default user avatar icon, with a second blurred screen in the background displaying multiple profile icons, symbolizing online identity and community.

Gravatars add a face to your name online, making communities feel more real, personal, and trustworthy. Here’s how to set yours up and join the conversation.

Categories Foundations Tags Community Building, Digital Identity, Foundations, Gravatar, Trust and Credibility, User Experience, WordPress Leave a comment

Why Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Is Essential for Online Security

July 16, 2025April 27, 2025 by Davo
Smartphone displaying an authenticator app with 6-digit security codes, resting on a blurred laptop keyboard, blue-toned lighting

Even strong passwords can be stolen or phished. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a crucial second layer of protection. Learn why it matters, how it works, and why it’s one of the simplest upgrades you can make to protect your digital life.

Categories Foundations Tags 2FA, Account Security, Authenticator Apps, Cybersecurity, Digital Security, Foundations, Hardware Security Keys, Online Privacy, Protect Your Accounts, Secure Systems, Tools, Two-Factor Authentication Leave a comment
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  • How to Send Encrypted Email Using Thunderbird and PGP (A Beginner’s Guide)April 28, 2025
    Learn how to send encrypted email using Thunderbird and PGP—no new accounts, no extra costs. Secure your communications with a few simple steps.
  • What is a Gravatar — and How It Makes Online Communities BetterApril 27, 2025
    Gravatars add a face to your name online, making communities feel more real, personal, and trustworthy. Here's how to set yours up and join the conversation.
  • Why Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Is Essential for Online SecurityApril 27, 2025
    Even strong passwords can be stolen or phished. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a crucial second layer of protection. Learn why it matters, how it works, and why it’s one of the simplest upgrades you can make to protect your digital life.
  • Why You Need a Password Manager (and Why Bitwarden Is My Choice)April 26, 2025
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