Children are major targets for cybercriminal activity. Adults must teach kids how to avoid social engineering scams online. When I was a teenager, my online world was limited to trawling Star Trek message boards and anime chat rooms, looking for people my age to talk about my very specific interests. My parents allowed me to …
It’s perfectly safe and easy to share your passwords, as long as you use the right tools for the job. “Never share your passwords!” In general, that’s good advice, but it’s not practical for every situation. A lot of people need to share username and password combinations with trusted family members, friends, and coworkers. If …
Before you recycle or resell your old PC, there are several steps to take to preserve your data and privacy, from transferring software to wiping your machine. You have an old or otherwise unused computer that you want to discard. Perhaps you’re planning to sell it, give it away to someone, or donate it to …
Whether you want to watch videos or make them, anyone can learn to use TikTok. We help you take the first steps toward becoming one of the viral social network’s next money-making creators. Once known as a haven for simple choreography and short, viral videos, TikTok graduated to legitimate influencer status in recent years on …
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Think before you pay! Learn how to spot common text messages or emails from criminals asking you to send them money. Mobile payment apps attract fraudsters hoping to bilk customers out of their cash. The New York Times recently published a story concerning scammers using the popular Zelle app. And banking services such as Capital One have begun sending …
Do you have multiple PDFs that you need to merge into one? Making one PDF out of many is easier than you might think on both Windows PCs and Macs. Here’s how to do it on each platform. Knowing how to combine multiple PDFs into a single file is easy and can make you more …
Don’t let an online security incident take your business offline for good. We tell you how taking precautionary steps now can save you from future catastrophes. In the medical field, they say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s also the case for cybersecurity. In that vein, if you own …
Are unsolicited ads from third-party services and pop-up suggestions from Microsoft ruining your Windows 11 experience? Here’s how to get rid of them. While there is much to like about Windows 11, there are a few things Microsoft didn’t get right, including its continued insistence on injecting ads into the operating system. Like Windows 10 …
Little touches, from cord wraps to houseplants, can make a big difference in improving your remote-work life. Our simple, inexpensive tips can help you get started. If you were new to working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may still be uncertain as to whether or how long your remote work …
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Windows 11 gives Microsoft’s venerable OS a new look and adds a few features you’ll want to tweak or customize. Windows 11, the latest iteration of Microsoft’s long-running operating system, is here—at least for those with supported PCs. If you take the leap, you’ll notice a slick redesign, with a Chrome OS-like centered taskbar and …
