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How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account
Microsoft wants people to use passkeys for login across Windows and other devices—so the process is simple.
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Make Chrome safer against scam sites by flipping on this AI feature
Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing feature now uses AI to recognize online threats as they surface.
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Don't get locked out of Dashlane! Here's how to set up recovery methods
It takes 10 minutes max, and you’ll avoid a huge headache if you ever forget your password or lose access to your 2FA methods.
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Samsung and LG Smart TVs are watching you. Here's how to stop it
TV manufacturers such as Samsung record viewing behavior of the content you watch. However, consent to this can be refused.
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You should know how to recover your Windows account. Do you?
A few minutes now can save you from getting locked out of your PC later—and losing access to all your cloud files.
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Amazon account hacked? Here's what to do
Getting locked out of your Amazon account or seeing strange orders can be scary. Here’s how to take back control and keep it safe.
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Unlock this AI feature in Firefox and never fall for a scam link again
AI-powered link previews are a great way to "see ahead" so you don't end up clicking on malicious links.
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You should never, ever delete your spam email. Here's why
Instead of deleting spam emails, you should consider marking them, which teaches the spam filter to better recognize and catch unwanted emails.
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Instagram might be leaking your location. Here's how to check
A new feature launched this summer could be letting others track you without you knowing.
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This simple Microsoft Outlook trick helps me sort my emails in a flash
This simple trick in Outlook helps me distinguish emails I'm just CC'd into as opposed to ones I need to urgently reply to.
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Check out this AI chatbot that doesn't spy on your every move
If you have privacy concerns when using mainstream AI chatbots, you might want to switch to Proton Lumo.
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Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here's how to find out
If someone’s lurking within your email, photos, and other files, you can boot them.
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Your Windows 11 PC hangs at shutdown? Adobe may be at fault
Adobe Creative Cloud is already expensive enough. But it might be costing you time, too.
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Keep hackers away from your data! How to encrypt your laptop and USB drive
Laptops, external drives, and USB sticks are especially vulnerable to data theft, but with Windows and a few tools, you can protect them using encryption.
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4 exotic phishing scams are surging. Here's how to catch them in the act
Phishing attacks are getting more advanced by the day. To help protect yourself against them, we'll provide information about the latest tricks used by these lowly criminals.
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Fake AI images are flooding the Internet. Here's how to recognize them
Faking images, videos, and voice recordings has become much easier with the latest AI technology. But there are also new tools designed to recognize these fakes.
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Is someone spying on your Wi-Fi? How to sniff out network snoops easily
Suspiciously slow Internet or unknown devices connecting without permission? How to recognize uninvited guests on your home network
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Microsoft Edge can now block scareware, but there’s a tiny catch
Microsoft’s browser can spot fake alerts about technical issues or even a compromised PC, but it’s not automatic.
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I just discovered Slack has reminders and it's blowing my mind
The reminder feature is arguably Slack's most useful feature. Here's how to use it.
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