Privacy & Security Articles

How to Turn on Two-Factor Authentication For Your Amazon Account

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a great security tool, and we always recommend it. Most apps make it pretty easy to turn on 2FA, and Amazon is no exception. Here’s how to enable it and make yourself safer....

Rob Woodgate Jul 5th

How to See the Applications Using Your Network on Windows 10

Windows can show you which applications are using your network right now and how much data they’re transferring. You can even see a list of apps that have used your network over the last 30 days....

Chris Hoffman Jul 5th

How to See All Devices on Your Network With nmap on Linux

Think you know what’s connected to your home network? You might be surprised. Learn how to check using nmap on Linux, which will let you explore all the devices connected to your network.

How to Stop Superhuman (and Other Apps) From Tracking Your Email Opens

Superhuman’s email tracking informed someone when you opened their email—and from where. Even if Superhuman completely removed this feature in response to privacy pressure, other apps will still be able to track y...

Chris Hoffman Jul 4th

How to Stream UFC 239 Jon Jones vs. Santos Online

UFC returns to Las Vegas tonight, July 6 as Jon Jones, the light heavyweight champion, faces off against Thiago Santos. Here’s how to watch.

Walter Glenn Jul 1st

How to Stream Wimbledon 2019 Online (Without Cable)

Wimbledon 2019 starts Monday, July 1 and runs through July 14th. If you want to watch without cable, you’ve got options—depending on where you live. Here’s how to watch.

Walter Glenn Jul 1st

How to See All Your Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on Windows 10

Windows remembers every Wi-Fi password you’ve ever used. That’s how it reconnects to those networks. Here’s how you can view the saved password of any network you’ve ever connected to on your Windows P...

Chris Hoffman Jun 28th

How iOS 13 Will Unlock NFC’s Potential

NFC has long been held back by Apple not supporting it—only Android did. Now that both major smartphone platforms will soon support NFC, the technology can reach its full potential. From keyless locks to digital IDs, th...

How to Speed Up Face ID on Your iPhone

Apple announced Face ID alongside the iPhone X and touted its strong security improvements over Touch ID. But with the security dialed all the way up Face ID can be slow. Here’s how to make it work a little quicker....

Oliver Haslam Jun 25th

How to Disable Form Autofill in Google Chrome

When you fill out a form, Chrome asks if you want to save the information to speed things up the next time. If you neither use this feature nor like Google storing your information, it’s easy to turn off....

Brady Gavin Jun 21st

How to Turn on Two-Factor Authentication in Slack

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a great security tool, and we always recommend it. Most apps make it pretty easy to turn on 2FA, and Slack is no exception. Here’s how to enable it and make yourself safer....

Rob Woodgate Jun 20th

How to Report Phishing and Malicious Websites in Google Chrome

Google now makes it much easier to report “suspicious websites” in Chrome. Websites you might want to report include phishing websites, sites hosting malware, and similar bad things. Google will use these reports ...

Chris Hoffman Jun 18th

How to Keep Your Mac and Apps Up To Date

Keeping your Mac up-to-date may seem like a chore, but it’s an essential part of protecting yourself online. Apple and app developers patch security holes when they’re found—and they add helpful new features...

Tim Brookes Jun 18th

Do You Really Need Antivirus For Your Smart TV?

Samsung says you should be running a virus scan on your Samsung smart TV “every few weeks.” The company added McAfee antivirus to its TVs recently. But do you really need to manually run an antivirus scan—o...

Chris Hoffman Jun 17th

How to See Which Apps Are Using Your Webcam on Windows 10

Your webcam’s light is on, but which applications are watching you? Windows 10 now has an easy, built-in way to find out. You can also see which apps have previously used your webcam—and the precise time they last...

Chris Hoffman Jun 17th

Hardware Security Keys Keep Getting Recalled; Are They Safe?

We recommend hardware security keys like Yubico’s YubiKeys and Google’s Titan Security Key. But both manufacturers have recently recalled keys due to hardware flaws, and that sounds a little worrying. What’s...

Chris Hoffman Jun 14th

How to Create and Install SSH Keys From the Linux Shell

Take cybersecurity seriously and use SSH keys to access remote logins. They’re a more secure way to connect than passwords. We show you how to generate, install, and use SSH keys in Linux.

Dave McKay Jun 13th

How to Watch the 2019 U.S. Open Online (Without Cable)

The 2019 U.S. Open starts Thursday, June 13 and runs through Sunday, June 16. If you want to watch without cable, you’ve got options—depending on where you live. Here’s how to watch.

Walter Glenn Jun 13th

How to Install and Use the Tor Browser on Linux

Surf with anonymity using the Tor browser. Here’s how to install Tor on a Linux desktop. Ubuntu users beware: The Tor project recommends not installing Tor from Ubuntu’s regular software repositories....

Dave McKay Jun 11th

How to See Which Apps Are Using Your Microphone on Windows 10

Have you ever wondered which applications on your PC are listening to your microphone? A new feature in Windows 10’s May 2019 Update tells you, but it’s easy to miss. This feature works for both desktop apps and S...

Chris Hoffman Jun 11th

How to Enable Tamper Protection for Windows Security on Windows 10

Windows 10’s May 2019 Update brings a new “tamper protection” feature to Windows Security, also known as the Windows Defender antivirus. Tamper Protection is off by default, and Windows Security says “...

Chris Hoffman Jun 10th

How to Stop People from Stealing Your Packages

Is your home being targeted by porch pirates? Maybe it’s time to fight back. Luckily, you can protect your packages through a few simple steps, ranging from proper delivery instructions to in-home delivery options....

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