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Never get locked out of your email again by doing this
Getting locked out of your email is no fun. To start, maybe you forgot your username or password, and now you have to go through all the security verification steps to reset it. Or perhaps you thought you knew your information, but with too many attempts, you’ve been locked out of your account entirely. This could also happen if someone else attempted to log in to your account with a similar username to yours and, with all their incorrect attempts, accidentally locked you out in the process.
Even if you have account recovery information on file, sometimes it’s not enough. Maybe the recovery information you have on a file is with an old email or one you don’t remember the login information for. We’ve all been there.
Whatever the case, getting back into your account depends on why you can’t access it in the first place. Many of us rely on our email daily – whether to stay in touch with friends or family, receive newsletters or handle essential documents and correspondence – so it’s important to know what to do if you ever get locked out of your email.
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How to get back into your email account on:
Outlook
How to unlock Outlook page (Microsoft) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Go to the sign-in page: Visit the Outlook.com sign-in page and click “Forgot my password.”
- Verify your identity: Choose why you need your password reset and then continue. For security purposes, you’ll be asked to enter your email address and the characters you see on the screen.
- Receive a security code: Choose how you want to get the security code (usually via an alternate email or SMS). Enter the code you receive to verify your identity.
- Reset your password: Create a new password once your identity is confirmed.
If your account gets blocked, you can also visit their account recovery help here.
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AOL
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Access the AOL sign-in page: Navigate to the AOL sign-in page and click “Forgot password?”
- Verify information: Provide the email address or phone number linked to your account and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Choose how to reset your password: You’ll receive options for resetting your password, including receiving a verification code via email or SMS.
- Reset the password: Enter the verification code received and create a new password.
If you’re still locked out of your account, visit AOL’s help page here.
DuckDuckGo Email
DuckDuckGo email support page (DuckDuckGo) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
DuckDuckGo provides email forwarding services through @duck.com addresses linked to your primary email. Here are the steps if you’re locked out.
- Access DuckDuckGo settings: Since DuckDuckGo email is not a full-fledged email provider but a forwarding service, you’ll need to access your DuckDuckGo settings through their website.
- Manage your Email Protection: In the settings, navigate to Email Protection and verify your identity as needed.
- Check linked email: Ensure your primary email address is correct and has access. If not, follow the recovery process for your primary email provider.
If you have trouble logging in, DuckDuckGo recommends contacting their support team at support@duck.com. You can read more about it on their help pages.
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Yahoo
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Visit the Help site: Go to the Yahoo sign-in helper page.
- Enter your Yahoo ID: Input your Yahoo email address and continue. You may also be asked to enter the CAPTCHA code. Then click “Forgot Password?”
- Choose your recovery method: You can choose to receive a verification code via email or text message to a registered alternate email address or phone number.
- Enter the verification code: Type the verification code you received to verify your identity.
- Create a new password: After verification, you will be prompted to create a new password.
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StartMail
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- Visit the recovery page: Go to the StartMail log-in page and click on “Forgot your password?”.
- Enter your account details: Provide your StartMail account email address.
- Verification via backup email: You’ll receive an email with instructions to reset your password at your backup email address.
- Reset your password: Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.
StartMail uses a recovery email or a one-time verification code if you get locked out. This will have to be set up when you first open the account. For additional support for each one of these steps, visit here.
Gmail
How to recover your Google Gmail page (Gmail) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Visit Account Recovery: Go to the Google Account Recovery page at https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery.
- Enter your Gmail address: Input the email address you need to access. Click “Next.”
- Verify your identity: You’ll be prompted with several ways to verify your identity. Choose the most convenient option, which might include answering security questions, receiving a verification code via text or a phone call to a previously configured recovery phone number, or sending a verification code to a recovery email address you had set up.
- Receive and enter the verification code: If you opt to receive a code, enter it in the provided space to proceed.
- Reset your password: Once verified, you can set a new password. Choose a strong and secure password that hasn’t been used on your account before.
- Recovery without sufficient information: If you can’t provide enough information to verify your account immediately, keep trying. Google might offer additional questions or options after several attempts or after some time has passed.
- Follow additional instructions: If you successfully verify your identity, follow any further instructions from Google to regain access to your account.
The nice thing about Gmail is that you have unlimited attempts. They won’t lock you out, so you can continue to try. If you need additional help, visit their account recovery help page here.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
We’ve all been locked out of our accounts at one point or another. Luckily, most email platforms make it relatively simple to get back in, with security at the top of mind. That being said, storing your usernames and passwords somewhere safe (the old pen-and-paper method does the trick) so you don’t risk getting locked out. Of course, be sure to use secure password best practices whenever you can.
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US health experts recommend less alcohol as new research challenges benefits
- Global drinking guidelines are shifting towards recommending less alcohol consumption.
- More than 200 health conditions have been linked to alcohol, according to the World Health Organization.
- Genetic studies show that people with a gene variant making alcohol unpleasant tend to have lower heart disease risks.
It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere.
Maybe it’s also time to rethink drinking?
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that.
“Drinking less is a great way to be healthier,” said Dr. Timothy Naimi, who directs the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria in British Columbia.
Bottles of alcohol sit on shelves at a bar in Houston on June 23, 2020. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods starting in the 2010s have thrown cold water on that. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
ARE DRINKING GUIDELINES CHANGING?
Guidelines vary a lot from country to country but the overall trend is toward drinking less.
The United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Holland and Australia recently reviewed new evidence and lowered their alcohol consumption recommendations. Ireland will require cancer warning labels on alcohol starting in 2026.
“The scientific consensus has shifted due to the overwhelming evidence linking alcohol to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases and injuries,” said Carina Ferreira-Borges, regional adviser for alcohol at the World Health Organization regional office for Europe.
From Dry January to Sober October to bartenders getting creative with non-alcoholic cocktails, there’s a cultural vibe that supports cutting back.
“People my age are way more accepting of it,” said Tessa Weber, 28, of Austin, Texas. She stopped drinking for Dry January this year because she’d noticed alcohol was increasing her anxiety. She liked the results — better sleep, more energy — and has stuck with it.
“It’s good to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol,” Weber said.
WAIT, MODERATE DRINKING DOESN’T HAVE HEALTH BENEFITS?
That idea came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how much they drink. Usually, consumption was measured at one point in time. And none of the studies randomly assigned people to drink or not drink, so they couldn’t prove cause and effect.
People who report drinking moderately tend to have higher levels of education, higher incomes and better access to health care, Naimi said.
“It turns out that when you adjust for those things, the benefits tend to disappear,” he said.
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Another problem: Most studies didn’t include younger people. Almost half of the people who die from alcohol-related causes die before the age of 50.
“If you’re studying people who survived into middle age, didn’t quit drinking because of a problem and didn’t become a heavy drinker, that’s a very select group,” Naimi said. “It creates an appearance of a benefit for moderate drinkers that is actually a statistical illusion.”
Other studies challenge the idea that alcohol has benefits. These studies compare people with a gene variant that makes it unpleasant to drink to people without the gene variant. People with the variant tend to drink very little or not at all. One of these studies found people with the gene variant have a lower risk of heart disease — another blow to the idea that alcohol protects people from heart problems.
HOW MANY DRINKS CAN I HAVE PER DAY?
That depends.
Drinking raises the risk of several types of cancer, including colon, liver, breast and mouth and throat. Alcohol breaks down in the body into a substance called acetaldehyde, which can damage your cells and stop them from repairing themselves. That creates the conditions for cancer to grow.
Thousands of U.S. deaths per year could be prevented if people followed the government’s dietary guidelines, which advise men to limit themselves to two drinks or fewer per day and women to one drink or fewer per day, Naimi said.
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One drink is the equivalent of about one 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine or a shot of liquor.
Naimi served on an advisory committee that wanted to lower the recommendation for men to one drink per day. That advice was considered and rejected when the federal recommendations came out in 2020.
“The simple message that’s best supported by the evidence is that, if you drink, less is better when it comes to health,” Naimi said.
The shape-shifting underwater robot pioneering the depths of the sea
Dive into the world of underwater exploration, and you’ll find a new player making waves: HERO-BLUE. This isn’t your average remotely operated vehicle (ROV); it’s an innovative robot designed to tackle the challenges of the depths of the sea with a unique set of skills.
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HERO-BLUE by the numbers
HERO-BLUE is a proof-of-concept robot, measuring 31.5 inches by 23.6 inches by 11.8 inches and weighing 24.9 pounds. It’s remotely controlled, but with its stereoscopic vision, the future could see HERO-BLUE operating autonomously, leading the charge in underwater exploration and research.
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A new breed of ROV
HERO-BLUE stands for “Hazardous and Extreme Environment Robot for Biomimetic multiLocomotion-based Underwater Expedition.” Developed by Taesik Kim and his team at South Korea’s Pohang University of Science and Technology, this experimental device is inspired by the natural world. HERO-BLUE is equipped to swim, walk and crawl its way through the most challenging environments. The journal IEEE Transactions on Robotics has recently featured a publication detailing the research.
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Swimming against the current
Traditional ROVs rely on electric thrusters to navigate the watery depths. However, these thrusters have limitations – they can get clogged with debris or struggle against strong currents. Enter HERO-BLUE, the robot that’s not just making a splash but is set to revolutionize underwater missions.
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Fin-tastic design
What sets HERO-BLUE apart are its four multimodal fins and two lateral fins. These aren’t just any fins; they’re made of polymer panels connected by elastomer tendons, allowing them to be rigid or flexible as needed. This design enables HERO-BLUE to adapt its movement strategy on the fly – flapping through the water like a fish or walking along the seabed when currents prove too strong.
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The backbone of innovation
In shallow waters where swimming isn’t feasible, HERO-BLUE’s salamander-inspired spine comes into play. This flexible backbone allows the robot to wriggle forward, ensuring progress even in the trickiest conditions.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
HERO-BLUE represents a significant leap forward in ROV technology. Its biomimetic design and multimodal locomotion capabilities position it as a potential game-changer for industries relying on underwater exploration and maintenance. As we look to the depths of our oceans for answers, robots like HERO-BLUE will be at the forefront, navigating the uncharted waters of innovation.
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