Security at home has two sides: the home itself and your own data. This category covers both — video doorbells and cameras including what is permitted towards neighbouring properties, alarms and presence simulation, strong passwords and password managers, two-factor authentication, recognising fraud attempts by email and phone, and protecting children and older relatives from scams. Added to this are backups: which photos and documents you would really miss, how to back them up automatically, and how to check that a backup works when it matters. We explain the steps calmly and without jargon, with clear recommendations for everyday use. We additionally explain what to do in an emergency: account locked, device lost, data accidentally deleted — calmly, step by step.
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Spot fake shops before Black Friday: five warning signs, a checklist before you order, safe ways to pay and what to do first if your money is already gone.
Set up passkeys step by step: where the key is stored, how signing in on a PC works with your smartphone and what to do if your device is lost or stolen.
Set up call blocking on your router, DECT phone and mobile: reject anonymous calls, block numbers, silence unknown callers and report nuisance calls properly.
Whoever holds your mailbox can request a new password anywhere. How to secure your email account, spot unfamiliar forwarding rules and tidy up the inbox.
What Lower Saxony's building code requires, how often alarms must be checked, and what radio interlinking and alert forwarding really change at home.
Emptying binders, scanning documents and finding them again: resolution, file names, retention periods and the backup without which none of it holds.
Selling or handing on an old phone: why a factory reset alone is not enough, and the order in which account, cards and storage have to be released.
Arrange your digital legacy: order online accounts for an emergency - with inventory, password manager, emergency folder and legacy contacts. Clearly explained.
Back up phone photos with the 3-2-1 rule: cloud, external drive and NAS explained, automatic backups for iPhone and Android - set up near Hildesheim.
Spotting scams 2026: fend off phishing emails, fake SMS and AI calls, recognise the warning signs and stay safe with online banking - setup near Hildesheim.
Burglary protection on vacation: secure your home with cameras, a smart door lock and presence simulation - set up before you leave near Hildesheim.
Password manager setup: why sticky notes and reused passwords are risky, how the encrypted vault works and what the BSI and consumer tests really recommend.