Some might say the internet was built on anonymity, paving the way for a place where free speech reigns supreme. But after years of learning about who’s snooping into everything we do online, privacy on the web is hardly a given. It’s not just about government spying; it’s also about how much data big companies …
See if your device needs a replacement battery with a few easy steps. The battery is one of the most important components in any laptop, and if it starts to deteriorate, even the best Windows laptop will struggle to maintain a good battery life. It might even eventually shut down completely. As a result, it’s important to …
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You’re not allowed to use easy-to-remember passwords like your birthday or your dog’s name. You’re not allowed to use short, simple passwords. Even if you memorize a tough, warty password like $6k9iwb3&IBwxMpa, you’re not allowed to use it for more than one website. Frustrated yet? Save your sanity—engage the services of a password manager. With …
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Small devices called skimmers and the even more insidious shimmers can easily steal your credit and debit card information when you swipe. Here’s how to protect yourself from these rare, but nasty, attacks. That same technology has matured and miniaturized. Tiny “skimmers” can be attached to ATMs and payment terminals to skim your data off …
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Bumping into trouble with Windows? If you have a restore point ready, you may be able to fix the problem. Has Windows been acting flaky? It could be a specific piece of software that’s wreaking havoc on your system. Maybe you’ve installed a new application or driver. Perhaps Windows is crashing or blue screening and …
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Sure, you know how to whip around Windows 10 at full speed, but do you know these five tricks? Some of them are relatively new in Windows 10, but all of them can help you save time and avoid unnecessary clicks. If you’ve spent a few years with Windows 10, you’ve probably mastered the basic …
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A lost vaccine card can be a headache for recently inoculated people. Creating a digital backup and saving it as a PDF could be a worthwhile move. Here’s how to do it. In recent weeks, millions of people have lined up for their COVID-19 vaccinations. After the jab, people receive their COVID-19 vaccine cards for …
While manufacturers have been making installation utilities easier over the years, getting the best out of your new wireless router purchase usually means delving a little deeper than the standard installation routine will go. Just because you’ve plugged everything in and all the blinking lights have turned green doesn’t mean your network’s performance or its …
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Whether you want to cut the cable or just stream your vacation videos, it’s easy to connect your laptop to your TV in one of these four ways.In their search for entertainment, many people have cut the cable (or satellite), preferring to get their programming off YouTube and other Internet sites for little or no …
Dealing with a slow computer ranks highly amongst the most frustrating things to endure for many people. But before you throw something at your PC or laptop and potentially damage it, ask yourself, “Why is my computer slow?”
