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In-App Browsers Aren’t Secure
When you browse the internet on your computer, the large display gives you flexibility in ways you might not think about. Case in point: When you click a link on your computer, your main internet browser opens it in a...
June 18, 2024
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What Are Internet Cookies?
These days, when you click a link to a website, you aren't able to start scrolling right away. Instead, you're blocked by a pop-up asking about your "cookie preferences." Clicking agree lets you head right to the site, while choosing...
June 18, 2024
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You Are Revealing Your Location Through Your Smartphone Photos
The days of waiting for your photos to be developed—or even waiting to upload your photos to your computer—are gone. Smartphones are our main cameras these days, and they've gotten pretty darn good, too. But with the ease of taking...
June 11, 2024
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The NSA Wants You to Regularly Turn Your Smartphone Off and On Again
How often do you turn your smartphone off? That doesn't mean how often you put your phone "to sleep." Hitting the power button and watching your display dim down doesn't mean the phone is actually off—it's just snoozing. For most...
June 10, 2024
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How Windows 11’s “Snap” Can Make You More Productive
A key feature of Windows is, of course, window management—as it is with all desktop operating systems. Windows has traditionally had some great tools for moving your windows exactly where you want them on screen, but Windows 11's new "Snap"...
June 4, 2024
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Not All MFA Methods Are Equally Secure
When it comes to protecting your accounts, a strong password is a must. However, adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) is even better. If your strong password is ever cracked, or exposed in a data leak, MFA will stop someone with access...
June 4, 2024
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Windows 11 Lets You Move the Start Button Back
When you upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you, of course, introduce new features and changes to your computer. However, one change isn't everyone's favorite: Microsoft decided to move the Start button to the middle of the taskbar, rather than...
May 28, 2024
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Google Patched a Fourth Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. Chances are, you either use Chrome, or a browser based on the same platform (Chromium), such as Microsoft Edge. With that in mind, when a security vulnerability is discovered...
May 28, 2024
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Google Is Making Your Android Phone More Secure
If you use an Android phone for work, there are plenty of steps you can take to keep your sensitive information safe and secure. However, later this year, Google is going to make protecting your business data even easier, starting...
May 21, 2024
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This Apple Feature Can Ruin Your Business Calls
A couple weeks ago, we highlighted Voice Isolation, a feature on your iPhone that can enhance your voice when making phone calls. While this hidden Apple feature is an excellent way to improve the quality of your calls, another not-so-hidden...
May 21, 2024