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How to Autofill Your Credit Card Number (Securely)

Online shopping is great, but typing in your credit card number on every new website can get annoying fast. Here’s how to skip the typing and check out sooner, whether you’re on your iPhone, Android phone, PC, Ma...

Facebook Announces a Camera for Your House. Didn’t They Just Get Hacked?

Today Facebook announced their new Portal smart video calling device, complete with Alexa built-in, to help reinvent video chatting… but with their privacy track record, is this something you want?

Microsoft Pulls the Windows 10 October 2018 Update for Deleting Files

We previously warned you that the October 2018 update for Windows 10 was deleting people’s files, and now Microsoft has basically confirmed the issue by pulling the update for now.

The C64 Mini Has Arrived, Can You Relive Commodore’s Glory Days?

October 9 marks the US release of the c64 Mini. It features high-definition video output and sound via HDMI, a collection of games built in (plus the ability to load your own), a joystick, USB ports for keyboards, and even C6...

How People Can See When You Open Emails (and How to Stop Them)

Practically every email message you receive from a company has a tracker in it. The sender gets a ping when you open the message. You can block this trick—or use it yourself to track your messages....

How I Got Alexa to Make Me Coffee, and Why That’s Not As Cool As It Seems

Craig Lloyd Oct 4th

Wi-Fi 6: What’s Different, and Why it Matters

Wi-Fi 6 is the next-generation wireless standard that’s faster than 802.11ac. More than speed, it will provide better performance in congested areas, from stadiums to your own device-packed home. It’s coming in 20...

Use a Smart Plug to Power-Cycle Your Router Without Getting Off the Couch

Craig Lloyd Oct 3rd

How to See Power Usage in Windows 10’s Task Manager

Chris Hoffman Oct 3rd

What Is the “Presidential Alert” Popup on Your Phone Today?

Walter Glenn Oct 3rd

Windows 10’s October 2018 Update is Out Now: The Best Features and How to Get It

Microsoft released Windows 10’s October 2018 Update on October 2, 2018. Your PC may not automatically install this update for a few weeks, but you can download it now to get the latest features immediately....

How to Watch the 2018 MLB Playoffs On Any Device

Craig Lloyd Oct 2nd

Now that Password Autofill is Part of iOS 12, There’s No Reason Not to Use a Password Manager

Cameron Summerson Oct 2nd

How To Save Money On Audible Audiobooks

Michael Crider Oct 2nd

Touch ID and Face ID Don’t Make You More Secure

Touch ID and Face ID area great. We like them, and we use them. But they’re convenience features, not security features, and you have fewer legal protections when using them in the US. When necessary, you can temporaril...

Can You Place Wi-Fi Cams In Front of Windows?

A simple, but great use for a Wi-Fi camera is to set it in front of a window to keep tabs on the outside of your house, but there are some things to be aware of when doing this.

Don’t Want the Windows October 2018 Update Yet? Here’s How to Pause It

Chris Hoffman Oct 1st

What is Binary, and Why Do Computers Use It?

Computers don’t understand words or numbers the way humans do. Modern software allows the end user to ignore this, but at the lowest levels of your computer, everything is represented by a binary electrical signal that ...

What Is a Meme (and How Did They Originate)?

If you’ve used the internet for more than a few days, you’ve probably seen a meme. They’ve become an integral part of modern online life. But, where did they get their start? How have they evolved? And where...

How to Make Your Chromebook as Secure as Possible

One of Chrome OS’ biggest benefits is its inherent security features. It’s regarded as one of the most secure consumer-focused operating systems, but here’s how you can eek just a bit more out of it....

Facebook is Using Your Phone Number to Target Ads and You Can’t Stop It

Lowell Heddings Sep 28th

Today’s VR is Just the Start: Here’s What is Coming in the Future

The Oculus Quest is an impressive piece of hardware, but there’s so much more to come. Virtual reality is just getting started. Here’s what has us most excited.

Use Conditional Formatting to Make Important Outlook Messages Stand Out

Rob Woodgate Sep 27th

How to Hide Your IP Address (and Why You Might Want To)

Your IP address is like your public ID on the internet. Any time you do anything on the internet, your IP address lets servers know where to send back information you’ve requested. Many sites log these addresses, effect...

Windows 10’s October Update (Redstone 5) Will Be Released on October 2nd

We’ve known for a while that the latest update for Windows 10, codenamed “Redstone 5”, was going to be released in October, but now we have a nearly confirmed date: October 2nd, 2018, the same day that Micro...