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Tips & Tricks for PC, Mobile.

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Tag: encrypt

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Firefox flips on default DNS over HTTPS to encrypt Internet traffic at the source

Mozilla has announced that its Firefox browser has begun to roll out encrypted DNS over HTTPS by default for all users in the U.S., a major step in the push to fully […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPJune 14, 2025
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Should you encrypt your PC’s hard drive? The pros and cons explained

Encrypting your system’s hard drive is a great way to protect your laptop if it ever gets stolen. During the encryption process, readable data (aka plain text) is converted into unreadable character […]

WindowsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 28, 2025
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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 […]

SecurityBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 14, 2025
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How to encrypt files in Windows

Most of us have some rather sensitive files on our PCs. Whether it’s our tax returns, financial records, password lists (seriously, just use a password manager already), or just files you don’t […]

SecurityBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 12, 2025
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How to encrypt your Facebook messages with Secret Conversations

Good news, privacy enthusiasts: WhatsApp isn’t the only Meta-owned app that supports encrypted messages. Facebook Messenger also offers an encrypted messaging feature called Secret Conversations. Secret Conversations allows Messenger users to send […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 9, 2025

Window tips

  • Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
  • This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
  • Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here’s everything you need to know
  • Make your Windows 11 taskbar transparent for a cool, minimalist vibe
  • How to free up storage space with Windows 11’s memory optimization

Smartphone tips

  • Worried about scam calls? Here’s how to spot them and what to do in an emergency
  • This ingenious £15 USB-C cable solved my worst travel headache
  • How to download the Android 16 beta on your phone
  • This is how easy it is to get scammed into buying a stolen phone
  • These genius £11 USB-C cables saved me from tangle hell

Security tips

  • How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
  • I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
  • Why using a VPN and Tor together can backfire on your privacy
  • This dual-power LED flashlight makes my Maglite feel like a relic
  • Use this tucked-away Chrome feature to surf the web more safely
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