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Microsoft Fixed This Issue That Caused Outlook to Crash

If you've been struggling to keep Outlook open recently, you're not alone. The app has been crashing for many Windows 11 users, preventing them from checking their email within the app. At the same time, users are having issues with...

January 27, 2026

Here’s What You Need to Know About Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Zero-day vulnerabilities pop-up in the news fairly frequently—especially if you follow cybersecurity news. But the name alone doesn't tell you much, despite the fact that these vulnerabilities are extremely dangerous. When you read an article in the news (or in...

January 27, 2026

You Can Now Hide Copilot From Microsoft Edge’s Toolbar

Microsoft really wants you to use Copilot. The company's flagship AI product promises a number of features and functions to help you get your work done, in many of Microsoft's core applications. That includes Microsoft Edge: Should you choose to...

January 20, 2026

This Bug Might Be Why You Can’t Shut Down Your PC

Shutting down your PC is a fairly simple and straightforward function within Windows. Whether you're dealing with a few too many bugs, or you want to keep your computer off while it's not in use, shutting down your PC makes...

January 20, 2026

Audit Which Apps on Your Smartphone Are Using Your Location

While big tech companies can be hit or miss when it comes to user privacy practices, they do make it easy to check privacy and security permissions for all apps on your phone. Location permissions are one of the most...

January 13, 2026

Remove Your Location Data Before Posting Photos Online

It's a common practice for many of us: We take a photo we like on our smartphones, so we share it on our social media accounts. But with this every day practice actually comes a possible security risk: Unless you...

January 13, 2026

RCS Is Not Always More Secure Than SMS

If you have something important to say, don't say it over SMS. This messaging protocol has been around for decades, and yet, despite advancements in features and security, SMS is still very much with us. Luckily, its successor, RCS, is...

January 5, 2026

Is It Dangerous to Use a Public USB Port?

Every now and then, a specific tech warning makes headlines: "Don't use public USB ports." The warning comes from the media, government agencies, even the FBI, who all allege that plugging your smartphone into a public USB port, such as...

January 5, 2026

Don’t Forget to Clean Up Your Smartphone App Library

App stores make it all too easy to download one app after another. One minute, you're trying the latest social media platform; the next, you're downloading an addicting new game your friend recommended. After a while, you'll be surprised at...

December 30, 2025

Your Smartphone Passcode Should Be Six Digi Long (Or Longer)

You probably don't use your smartphone's passcode as much as you used to. Back in the day, you needed to enter your passcode every time you opened your phone. But today, face and fingerprint scans have taken over, to the...

December 30, 2025