7 Microsoft Outlook tips everyone should know
If you have to work in Microsoft Outlook, you might at well do it smart. Here are several tips to help you work more efficiently in all available versions of Outlook. All […]
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How to make sure you’re using the latest version of LastPass for Firefox
I’m a big fan of browser-based password managers such as Dashlane and LastPass. But these solutions aren’t perfect as we recently discovered. Earlier this week, LastPass users got a shock when Google Security […]
What is BitLocker? A guide to Windows’ encryption tool
The creators of TrueCrypt shocked the computer security world in 2014 when they ended development of the popular open-source encryption tool. Even more surprising, the creators said TrueCrypt could be insecure and […]
How to find power-hogging software on your laptop with Task Manager
Closing every possible program can help you eke out more endurance when your laptop is running low on battery. But not every program fully closes when you exit its window, and sometimes […]
Three steps to make managing passwords easier
Passwords are a necessary inconvenience. Yes, they’re a pain to create and manage, but vital for keeping your accounts and devices secure. It might seem we’re approaching the death of the password […]
Make Windows easier to use: 5 helpful tips and tricks
Even simple things like file management can be frustratingly complicated in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With its nested file system and hundreds of menus, functions, and folders, Windows is a highly […]
How to rescue your PC from ransomware
With nasty malware like Locky making the rounds—encrypting its victims’ files, and then refusing to unlock them unless you pay up—ransomware is a serious headache. But not all ransomware is so difficult. You […]
4 ways to bolster your online privacy
Eileen W. wrote to me expressing concerns about online privacy, and though we’ve written about it previously I decided to add a few more tips and tricks for future readers. It is […]
Microsoft Windows has a secret emergency restart button
Is nothing working on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer? Is an application hanging, or is your PC unresponsive? Most people will reach for the hallowed Ctrl + Alt + Del […]
How to build the best free PC security software suite
If you have a PC, you’re a target. You need security software. That’s as true today as it was a decade ago, despite significant security improvements to Windows over the years. But you […]
