Take precautions when using public Wi-Fi networks
Tctws Tan wanted to know about the dangers of using a public Wi-Fi network, such as the ones you find in cafes and libraries. “Is there any other method to increase my […]
Category: Security
How to download your entire Google search history
Google recently added another option to its Takeout service that lets you export data from your Google account, and the latest addition is one of the most important: Your Google search history. […]
Five precautions for avoiding malware when you download and install software
Roger Mccullough downloaded three separate programs, and Panda Anti-virus Pro found malware in all of them. Downloading a program—especially one from an obscure publisher without a positive reputation—is something of a leap […]
The quick and easy way to find the best antivirus software
There was a time when deciding on an antivirus solution for your PC pretty much came down to two choices: Norton or McAfee. Now, however, antivirus programs are everywhere—and many have a free […]
How to encrypt and password-protect ZIP files the right way
An anonymous reader asked, “Is there any way to crack a password-protected zip file?” That question can be interpreted two ways. Do you want to hack into someone else’s private files? Or […]
HTTPS errors: What to do when your PC freaks out
The other day a curious thing happened to me. I booted up my PC as usual, fired up my browser, and tried to login to Gmail. Instead of looking at my inbox, […]
How to easily secure your web browsing with Hotspot Shield’s free, unlimited proxy
Back in the spring we talked about TunnelBear for Chrome, an extension that adds an encrypted proxy to your browser. At the time, there weren’t many great options for Firefox, but since […]
Online privacy: 3 ways to ward off cyber criminals and snoops
It’s easy to forget why online privacy is important until something salacious, like last year’s Ashley Madion hack, brings the risks to the forefront. The fact is, our increasingly connected lives make […]
How to change your passwords automatically with Dashlane and LastPass
We hear it all the time from online security professionals: Passwords should be changed on on a regular basis. The thing is, changing passwords is a pain. Or is it? Password managers […]
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 […]