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Google Chrome Now Uses AI to Protect Your Browsing Online

It isn’t clear what’s new, however.…
February 17, 2025
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Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes Four Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Fix these Windows issues ASAP.…
February 17, 2025
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If You Have an iPhone, Turn On ‘Stolen Device Protection’ ASAP

A good password is essential for securing your devices and data. However, it isn’t foolproof. If a thief knows your…
February 11, 2025
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Microsoft Edge Now Blocks Scareware

The internet is full of scams and malicious activity, but “scareware” or tech support scams are some of the more…
February 11, 2025
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Four Keyboard Shortcuts New to Windows 11

Windows 11 has new keyboard shortcuts.…
February 4, 2025
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How to Quickly Restore Your Previously Opened Tabs in Windows 11

The internet is quite large, and there’s a lot of it to see. Whether you’re surfing the web for work…
February 4, 2025
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Can Your PC Be Upgraded to Windows 11?

Windows 10’s days are numbered. As we outline here, Microsoft will drop its free support for Windows 10 on October…
January 28, 2025
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Password Protect Your Microsoft Office Files to Secure Your Work

If you frequently use Microsoft Office for work, you likely manage many Word and Excel files on a daily basis.…
January 28, 2025
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Did You Know You Can Clear Most Windows By Shaking the Title Bar?

Windows has a neat way to clear other windows.…
January 20, 2025
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Windows 10 Support Ends This Year (for Most Users)

Microsoft has security updates (if you’re willing to pay).…
January 20, 2025

How to Quickly Move a Window From One Monitor to Another on Your PC

Laptops are the ultimate versatile computing machine. By themselves, they're perfect for working while traveling; at home, you can plug them into external monitors for a more traditional desktop experience. However, let's say you there's something you're doing on your...
March 25, 2025

How Multi-Factor Authentication Protects Your Systems Against Cyberattacks

Multi-factor authentication (or MFA) is a powerful tool to combat security vulnerabilities for both your personal accounts and your organization's entire network. Here's why it's so important. MFA adds at least one extra step to the log in process. You...
March 25, 2025

Use These Tips to Protect Your Business From Medusa Malware

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI are both issuing warnings about a strain of malware that is responsible for ransomware attacks against hundreds of victims. Read on to learn more, and to find out how...
March 18, 2025

Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday Fixes 57 Security Flaws That Might Threaten Your Business

On the second Tuesday of each month, Microsoft releases a security patch for Windows. The company calls this update "Patch Tuesday," and it contains fixes for any security vulnerabilities discovered since the previous month's Patch Tuesday update. March's Patch Tuesday...
March 18, 2025

Bad Actors Can Use Copy and Paste Against You

Copy and paste is second nature to just about all of us. You probably use it every day, on both your computer and your smartphone. However, the feature can also be a tool for bad actors and hackers. It seems...
March 11, 2025

Why HTTPS Matters So Much on the Web

You visit websites like meritsolutions.net every day. But do you ever take a close look at the URL before you go? Most of the URLs in your life these days are likely hyperlinks you click on without thinking. Most of...
March 11, 2025

Windows’ File Explorer Is More Like a Web Browser Than You Think

When you're browsing the internet, you rarely keep one window open at a time. Instead, you use tabs to multitask, and jump from website to website. Windows File Explorer, like your favorite web browser, offers the same type of experience....
March 4, 2025

You Can Connect Your Smartphone to Your Windows PC

If you're like most people, you probably bounce between your smartphone and your computer throughout the day. You might update a spreadsheet on your computer, respond to a text on your phone, take a Zoom call on your PC, then...
March 4, 2025

You Don’t Need to Tell Apps and Websites Exactly Where You Are

It's no secret smartphones actively use our locations. After all, navigation apps like Google Maps would be useless if not for location services. However, not all location data is the same. You might be surprised to learn many of your...
February 25, 2025

Organizations That Deal With Cardholder Information Must Adopt DMARC

If your business handles cardholder data or processes payments, take note: You must implement DMARC by March 31, 2025. Failure to do so could result in penalties as high as $100,000. Why implement DMARC? DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and...
February 25, 2025
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