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Reinaldo Figueroa

IT Infrastructure Lead and Acting Local Information Security Officer (LISO) dedicated to making the digital world safer. With extensive experience managing enterprise systems and automation, Reinaldo created 5 Minute Firewall to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into practical, jargon-free advice for everyday users and small businesses.

Save Money

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Save your money: Built-in vs. paid antivirus

Jul 16, 2026

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Save your money: Built-in vs. paid antivirus

Hey friend. We’ve all seen those annoying, flashing pop-ups warning us that our antivirus is about to expire and our computer is in "grave danger." It is easy to panic and whip out your credit card. But this week, let's look at why you might actually be wasting your hard-earned money on extra security software.

Reinaldo Figueroa
Reinaldo Figueroa

Tech Tips

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Time for your monthly Windows tune-up

Jul 16, 2026

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1 min read

Time for your monthly Windows tune-up

Hey friends. Yesterday was "Patch Tuesday," which is the industry nickname for the day Microsoft releases all their security fixes for the month. I know update pop-ups are annoying when you are busy, but taking a few minutes to install these fixes today is the absolute easiest way to keep hackers out of your digital life this week.

Reinaldo Figueroa
Reinaldo Figueroa

Digital Security

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Your passwords need a tiny upgrade

Jul 16, 2026

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1 min read

Your passwords need a tiny upgrade

Hey friends. Have you noticed how every single website forces you to create an account lately? Trying to remember 50 different passwords is a nightmare, but reusing the same one everywhere is exactly how people get hacked.

Reinaldo Figueroa
Reinaldo Figueroa

Tech Tips

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Protect your good name online.

Jul 15, 2026

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1 min read

Protect your good name online.

Hey everyone. In my day job managing enterprise infrastructure and security, I see exactly how aggressive data thieves are getting, and every week brings news of another massive corporate data breach. This week, let's talk about taking back control of your online identity before someone else decides to use it.

Reinaldo Figueroa
Reinaldo Figueroa

Tech Tips

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Is public Wi-Fi safe? Only if you use this.

Jul 12, 2026

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1 min read

Is public Wi-Fi safe? Only if you use this.

Stop hackers from snooping on your phone at your favorite cafe.

Reinaldo Figueroa
Reinaldo Figueroa

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