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Why You Should Use a Password Manager, and How to Get Started

The majority of people use very weak passwords and reuse them on different websites. How are you supposed to use strong, unique passwords on all the websites you use? The solution is a password manager….

Chris Hoffman Dec 12th, 2016

How Antivirus Software Works

Antivirus programs are powerful pieces of software that are essential on Windows computers. If you’ve ever wondered how antivirus programs detect viruses, what they’re doing on your computer, and whether you need to perform r…

Chris Hoffman Sep 26th, 2016

What Is “Juice Jacking”, and Should I Avoid Public Phone Chargers?

Your phone battery is low again, and you’re miles from your charger at home. There’s a public charging kiosk or maybe a USB charging port right at the airport terminal counter you’re sitting at. But is it safe to charge your …

Jason Fitzpatrick Sep 22nd, 2016

Here’s Why You Should Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Your bank, email provider, and maybe even your favorite gaming platform have prompted you to set up two-factor authentication. If you’re a little unclear on what it is or why you’d want to start using it, read on to learn how…

Jason Fitzpatrick Aug 22nd, 2016

How to Connect Your Mac to Any VPN (and Automatically Reconnect)

Macs have built-in support for connecting to the most common types of VPNs. If you want to ensure your Mac is automatically reconnected to your VPN or connect to an OpenVPN VPN, you’ll need a third-party app….

Chris Hoffman Aug 2nd, 2016

How to Access Region-Restricted Websites From Anywhere on Earth

The Internet is supposed to be a global network that links the entire world, but many websites are confined to specific countries. Unsurprisingly, piracy is higher in countries where content isn’t legally available….

Chris Hoffman Aug 2nd, 2016

5 Ways to Bypass Internet Censorship and Filtering

More and more Internet connections are being filtered, from public Wi-Fi and workplace connection filtering to ISP and country-level censorship. However, there are still ways to get around this filtering and view blocked webs…

Chris Hoffman Aug 2nd, 2016

How to Create a Strong Password (and Remember It)

“Be sure to use a strong password” is advice we all constantly see online. Here’s how to create a strong password—and, more importantly, how to actually remember it.

Chris Hoffman May 29th, 2015

How to Prepare a Computer, Tablet, or Phone Before Selling It

So it’s the end of the road for your PC, tablet, or smartphone. Before letting go, be sure to follow this quick checklist to prepare your device for its new owner and ensure that person doesn’t get their hands on your data, t…

Chris Hoffman Jan 4th, 2015

How to Access Shared Folders, Network Printers, and VPNs on a Chromebook

Connect a Chromebook to a Windows network and you may be in for a surprise. Your Chromebook can’t access shared folders or network printers, whether they’re shared from a Windows, Mac, or Linux system….

Chris Hoffman Jun 25th, 2014

How to Use An Antivirus Boot Disc or USB Drive to Ensure Your Computer is Clean

If your computer is infected with malware, running an antivirus within Windows may not be enough to remove it. If your computer has a rootkit, the malware may be able to hide itself from your antivirus software….

Chris Hoffman Nov 9th, 2013

Why You Don’t Need to Run Manual Antivirus Scans (And When You Do)

Do you regularly open your antivirus program and run scans? Some antivirus programs think you need to, warning you that your computer may be at risk if you haven’t done so in a while.

Chris Hoffman Apr 19th, 2013

How to Test Your Antivirus, Firewall, Browser, and Software Security

So you have an antivirus program guarding your system, your firewall is up, your browser is updated, and you’re not missing any security patches. But how can be sure your defenses are actually working as well as you think the…

Chris Hoffman Apr 9th, 2013

The Best Free Ways to Send Encrypted Email and Secure Messages

The Internet makes it easier than ever to communicate with others. Within seconds, you can be chatting with someone on the other side of the planet. But what if you want to communicate or send files privately? You need to mak…

Nick Lewis Feb 2nd, 2013

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