10 free ways to make your Windows PC harder to hack
…If your password gets leaked in a data breach, hackers can use your email/password combination to break into your other accounts that use the same password. The solution? Use strong passwords…
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World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
…Not only will data breaches and hackers stop being immediate threats, but you won’t have to scramble to remember a collection of user name and passwords. That's especially true if…
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Meet Windows 11's Dev Drive, the gaming speed trick hiding in plain sight
…A dev drive is particularly worthwhile if you regularly install large games, frequently switch between games, or run a test system with many titles installed simultaneously. If you only use a few…
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…Here’s what you should know Tip Your browser's payment autofill can be hacked. Use these 3 alternatives instead Feature New phishing hacks aren't sloppy—they're personalized Scammers want…
Windows updated Secure Boot just in time. Here's what happened
…Reasons for that could include requiring additional compatibility data or a BIOS update from your PC manufacturer before the certificates can be installed. Microsoft will continue to automatically attempt to install the…
Windows 11's new SecureBoot folder isn't malware. Here's what it does
Over the past few days, some users have noticed that a new folder appears after installing May's Windows 11 update (KB5089549), the same update that's failing to install on some…
Firefox’s free email mask service got a massive update
…This upgrade should apply to all users, though the Relay extension for Firefox hasn’t quite gotten the memo yet. (At least, not on my install of Firefox.) If you’re encountering…
Windows 11's built-in antivirus is good enough for most people—with one catch
…The best Windows antivirus software Windows Security in a nutshell Windows has always had some security measures in place to protect you against hackers, cybercriminals, and malware. Those security measures have dramatically…