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How to Stop Your Disney+ Account From Getting Hacked
Thousands of Disney+ accounts have been "hacked." Here's how it happened and how you can protect your account. (Don't reuse passwords!)
How to Use OneDrive's "Personal Vault" to Secure Your Files
Microsoft's OneDrive has a "Personal Vault" that provides extra protection (and encryption!) for your sensitive files. Here's how it works.
How DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) Will Boost Privacy Online
DNS over HTTPS will make the internet more private and secure. Here's how it works---and why Comcast is fighting against it, for some reason.
Why You Shouldn't Use Your Web Browser's Password Manager
Your web browser has a built-in password manager, but we still recommend separate ones like 1Password and Bitwarden. Here's why.
It's About Time: Microsoft Is Finally Killing My People
Hooray! Windows 10's "My People" feature is going away.
The Best Chrome Flags to Enable for Better Browsing
Chrome is packed with hidden experimental features. These are our favorite ones.
Why You Can't Block BitTorrent on Your Router
Do you have a family member or roommate who won't stop BitTorrenting? You're not alone. We've been asked many times how to block BitTorrent on a home router. Unfortunately, it isn't so easy.
The Best Way to Tackle the LastPass Security Challenge
Are you a LastPass user? You should run the Security Challenge to boost your security. Here's the best way to go about tackling it.
How to Use Caps Lock as a Modifier Key on Windows
The Caps Lock key isn't useful enough. Here's how to turn it into a modifier key for useful shortcuts. This clever AutoHotkey script makes CapsLock function as a toggle if you double-tap it, too.
How to Disable and Delete Your Siri History on iPhone & iPad
Apple's iOS 13.2 update lets you choose whether you want Apple representatives listening to your Siri conversations. You can delete existing recordings from Apple's servers, too.
Free Download: Microsoft's Batch Rename PowerToy
Windows 10's latest PowerToy is PowerRename, a user-friendly bulk rename tool for File Explorer.
How to Save Office Documents to This PC by Default
Office wants to save your documents to OneDrive or other cloud locations by default. Here's how to change the default and save to your local PC instead.
How Safe Are Password Managers?
Thinking about using a password manager? You should. Here's why they're safer than the alternative.
How Windows 10's "Reset This PC" Has Gotten More Powerful
Cloud Download is just the latest exciting option: Windows 10's "Reset This PC" and Recovery environment have gotten much more powerful over the years.
How Chrome's "Tab Freezing" Will Save CPU and Battery
Chrome is getting tab freezing, which will save CPU and lower battery usage. Here's how it will work (and how it's different from tab discarding.)
Is Your Old Router Still Getting Security Updates?
Security researchers from Fortinet recently found flaws in D-Link routers, but D-Link isn't patching them. Here's how to check if your router is still getting security updates.
Windows 10 Is Getting Built-In Support for Network Cameras
Windows 10 is getting built-in support for IP-based network cameras. The feature is already live in 20H1 Insider builds.
How Windows 7's "Extended Security Updates" Will Work
Windows 7 only has a few months of security updates left. Need more? Organizations can pay for Extended Security Updates. Here's how that works.
Windows 10's Phone Calls Will Support All Android 7+ Phones
Windows 10's "Calling" feature is rolling out to all Windows Insiders now. As long as you have a phone with Android 7.0 or newer, you can make any receive phone calls on your PC.
What Is Patch Tuesday for Windows, and When Is It?
Today is this month's Patch Tuesday for Windows. Updates are incoming. What's Patch Tuesday, you might ask? Here's an explanation.