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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

Olympics Athletes and Visitors Advised to Use Burner Phones in Beijing

The 2022 Winter Olympics is being held in China's capital, Beijing. It's not all fun and games, however; multiple countries have advised travelers to China to use a burner phone during their stay. The reason has to do with China's...
January 24, 2022

Video Call Tip: Lighting Is Key

It's just about time for the big meeting. You turn on your computer, sign into Teams, and ... no one can see your face. No, it's not because your camera is turned off; rather, your lighting just isn't cutting it....
January 18, 2022

Thousands of US School Websites Affected By Cyberattack

It's bold of a hacker or group to choose schools as their target, and not common, as ransomware attacks are looking for one thing; money. However, it's a shame when schools are affected by cyberattacks, as was the case this...
January 10, 2022

Infected USB Keys Mailed to American Businesses

A USB key is a useful tool for transferring information to and from computers. As such, if someone—especially an official government body—sends you a USB key, you'll naturally want to plug it into your computer to see what's inside. Don't....
January 10, 2022

You Should Consider an iPad for Your Video Calls

If you’re looking for the ultimate video calling machine, something you can utilize for both personal and business use, there are many products to turn to. You might, however, want to consider a new iPad, as Apple has updated the...
December 28, 2021

Make Cybersecurity Part of Your New Year’s Resolutions

What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? There are a lot of options, of course, but one many people overlook concerns their cybersecurity. This year, take some time to check in and update your cybersecurity practices. If you’re wondering...
December 27, 2021

Keep an Eye Out for Holiday Scams

The holiday season is upon us. While that means get-togethers, gift-exchanges, and a send-off to 2021, it also means holiday-specific scams. Scammers are likely to know that people are shopping like crazy right now. As the time to Christmas shrinks...
December 20, 2021

Your Favorite Apps and Sites Might Be at Risk

Cybersecurity affects every facet of digital technology. If a device can connect to the internet, it can pose a risk if not properly protected. So it is with even popular apps and sites like Twitter, iCloud, and Steam; these services...
December 13, 2021

Apple iOS 15.2 Introduces New ‘App Privacy Report’

Apple released iOS 15.2 for iPhones on Monday, Dec. 13. The new update adds over a dozen new features and changes to iOS, but one feature in particular is quite useful for identifying any apps on your phone that are...
December 13, 2021

Mozilla Is Shutting Down Lockwise

Mozilla's Firefox Lockwise is a popular password manager that is, unfortunately, going away soon. The company announced it would be shutting down Lockwise effective Dec. 13, 2021. The app will be removed from the iOS App Store and Google Play...
December 6, 2021
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