Once you’re in your router’s settings, don’t click any options that say something like: “Allow guests to see each other and access my local network.”
Don’t get lazy with passwords
Once you get your tech set up, make sure to set a strong, unique password for the associated account. Never stick with the default, even if it appears random.
When I say “strong” and “unique,” I’m not talking about your kid’s birthday or your pet’s name. Randomly generated strings of letters, numbers and characters are best, but they are impossible to remember. Use a password manager or even a notebook to write your passwords down.
I like a password book on Amazon that’s under $10.
Enable two-factor authentication
When you swipe your credit card and enter your ZIP code, that’s an example of two-factor authentication. Basically, you’re providing an extra bit of proof that you are who you say you are.
You’ll generally receive a text message or email with a code from the website or service you’re trying to access. Tap or click here to set up two-factor authentication on your social media accounts.
If you’re security conscious, you can skip the text or email codes altogether. Google Authenticator is an app that generates random codes for your accounts — and no one can intercept those like they could a text.
