Windows 8.1 support ends today. Here’s how to secure your PC
Pour one out for Windows 8.1. After years of living in the shadow of Windows 7, 10, and 11, the day of its death is here. Starting on January 10, Microsoft will […]
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How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be bypassed. But […]
Is the TOR network still secure? Key online anonymity tools, explained
In September 2024, the Germany’s federal criminal police (BKA) and the public prosecutor’s office in Frankfurt, Germany were able to report a success: The suspected operators of the darknet platform Boystown, formerly […]
How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure key for your PC
Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be bypassed. But […]
Proton Mail now includes a secure password manager
Proton Mail is the email service for users who value privacy and security. You know what else needs to be both private and secure? Your collection of hundreds of login passwords, for […]
How to get unlimited masked emails to keep your inbox secure, private
I’ve long been a fan of both Bitwarden for password security and email aliases for privacy, but I recently discovered a slick solution that combines the benefits of both. The process involves […]
Secure Boot is busted on 200+ PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others
Secure Boot, a tool that’s built into hundreds of millions of PCs to keep them from loading unverified software via UEFI, is a fundamental cornerstone of modern computer security. It uses cryptographic […]
How to secure your phone lock pattern or passcode
If you don’t want to be fraped by your friends or risk losing sensitive data to those with malicious intentions, or maybe you’ve just got something on there to hide, creating a […]
How to use Microsoft Authenticator to secure online accounts
Microsoft has updated its Authenticator app so that you no longer need a password to log into your various online accounts. All that’s required now is your smartphone and the accompanying app. […]
How to secure Android
Securing your Android phone or Android tablet is more involved than adding a PIN lock (although you should certainly do that). We run through 14 ways you can keep Android secure, from dealing […]
