The cybersecurity habits more people are adopting in 2026
…Audit your security measures right now Better safe than sorry Something you can do right now to ensure that your accounts are more secure is going through a security reset checklist. Your…
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I run two routers at home, and it's not for the reason you think
…trust, and your router's network becomes the trusted side. Smart bulbs, smart speakers, robot vacuums, smart TVs, and the long tail of IoT hardware are notorious for shipping with weak security…
4 things I do on a new Windows PC to tighten my security
…Configure Windows Security to protect my files Windows Security does more than just run antivirus scans, so I always take a few minutes to go through the main areas to set a…
Microsoft is scrapping SMS 2-factor authentication because it's "a leading source of fraud"
…We're used to the trusty SMS 2FA method, where a company sends you a text during the login process and asks you to enter a code. However, when a security measure…
Self-hosting a password manager sounds secure until you're locked out at the airport
…By such time, you've likely established that self-hosting isn’t inherently dangerous if you employ strict 2FA, and we’ve debated the merits of trusting browser-based managers versus hosting…
Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi
…If your router lets only approved devices connect, that sounds secure on paper, but the paper version of security and the real one aren’t always even in the same building. Related…
Linux gamers didn't do anything wrong, but they might pay for Windows piracy anyway
…kernel Linux does have kernel module signing, Secure Boot integration, and lockdown modes, but it doesn't provide the kind of uniform, vendor-enforced trust model that Windows gives third parties through…
AMD's fTPM is still causing random stutters, but the fix could cost you money
…What is fTPM? AMD's approach to TPM fTPM, short for firmware Trusted Platform Module, is AMD's software-based approach to the TPM security chip that Windows 10 and 11 use…
Every month Windows gets an emergency patch, and I'm running out of reasons to stay
…These updates are essential because they prioritize your device’s security, patch newly discovered vulnerabilities, fix bugs, and occasionally introduce some new features. It’s all fine and dandy until you install…
VLAN isolation sounds great until you forget the firewall rules that actually make it work
…Primary VLAN for trusted devices (phones, laptops, etc.). IoT VLAN for all things relating to the smart home. Security VLAN for cameras and sensors. Homelab VLAN for servers and network infrastructure. Finally…