The Ask Leo! Podcast

Leo A. Notenboom

Windows

Two-Factor Authentication

Spam

Malware

Windows 11

Microsoft

Windows 10

Outlook.com

Gmail

Account Recovery

Password Security

Onedrive

Encryption

Windows File Explorer

Cybersecurity

Cloud Storage

Account Security

Artificial Intelligence

Technology

Audio versions of new articles as they’re posted on askleo.com

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	82	Founded	21 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Technology

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8 Steps to Securing Your Router

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Common Cloud Objections: Yes, They Can See Your Data. No, You Shouldn’t Panic.

Many people fear their files stored in the cloud get scanned, stolen, or used to train AI. I'll break down the most common objections and share how easy it is to keep your data private.

17 Jun 2026 • 9 min

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Leo Notenboom

Host of Ask Leo! Podcast; provides practical tech guidance and security-focused commentary.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings

Good work!
I think you have done a wonderful job with this, Leo. I hope to hear more. Always informative and very interesting. Have a great day.
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michael_768
Canadaa year ago
Good format, always informative
This podcast is great for new computer users But, not just for them. It has helped me learn how to explain complicated computer issues to new users. Leo deals with current issues surrounding the computer industry.
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United States20 years ago

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Audiences value the thorough, step-by-step explanations and actionable advice for everyday tech issues.

Episodes are informative and approachable for non-experts, helping explain security concepts without hype.

Listeners praise the host for clear, practical tech guidance and real-world usefulness.

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How to Share Two-factor Authentication to a Single Account With Multiple Users

Q: What are practical options if a service requires two-factor authentication and we need multiple people to access it from different locations?

The host outlines two main solutions: (1) TOTP sharing by distributing the secret key so each user can configure their own authenticator app and all generate the same code, and (2) email sharing via a distribution list so the 2FA code is sent to a group email that everyone can access, with caveats about exposing the code to all members.

How to Share Two-factor Authentication to a Single Account With Multiple Users

Q: Our little league organization uses a Microsoft Outlook account for email. For years, two of us were able to share access to it, but now it requires a security number to be texted to my phone. Is there any way around it?

Leo explains that there are several strategies depending on the service, including sharing a TOTP-based 2FA via a shared secret key so multiple users can use their own authenticator apps, or using an email-based 2FA with a distribution list so everyone who needs the code can access it, while noting the trade-offs and security implications of each approach.

What Good Is an Image If I Can’t Restore an Old Backup to a New Computer?

Q: Hi Leo, I'm a good little backupper who follows your instructions and uses Macrium for regular image and file backups. Can I restore an image to a new computer to avoid reinstalling everything?

Leo explains that image backups are primarily for recovering the same machine or replacing failed hardware, not for migrating to new hardware; while there are features like Redeploy that attempt to adapt images to different hardware, they are not foolproof, and in most cases a fresh install on the new computer is the recommended approach.

Why Can’t I Change My Email Address at Some Online Providers?

Q: What should you do if you can't change your email address through the service's settings?

If the service doesn't provide a direct change mechanism, you should contact customer support and see if they can verify your identity through other information and perform the change on the back end; this is rare but possible.

Is It Safe to Let Your Browser Remember Passwords?

Q: If I consider my computer to be physically secure, am I reasonably safe letting Firefox remember my passwords without using a master password?

There are security gaps even on physically secure devices; using a master password is strongly recommended to guard against casual access and to reduce the risk if a device is lost or stolen. In practice, a dedicated password manager with a master password offers better protection than relying on the browser alone.

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