Here is a very simple way to help increase online security in Edge and Chrome. Most experienced users will most likely already be aware of these settings. However, it won’t hurt as a reminder and less experienced users might not even be aware of them. […]
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Windows 10 Users Get Good News Windows has just released good news for those who want to keep Windows 10 a while longer and also for some users who could not upgrade because of a “Compatibility Hold”. Keeping Windows 10 If you are one of
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I got a laptop with the following window open. “Windows Defender Security Has Disabled Your Computer” with a 1-800 number to call – obvious fake. It showed a Windows security screen with what looked like everything disabled. It seems to have disabled the mouse as
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Overview Many DCT readers use the open-source Bitwarden to manage their passwords. I have been using the premium version of Bitwarden for years, while Jim Hillier recommends the free version of Bitwarden if you do not need the premium features. Bitwarden is a secure password manager
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I’ve maintained for a long time that the more computer savvy a user is the more security savvy that user generally is. In other words, the best security is what’s between the user’s ears. I’ve also stated on many occasions that the vast majority of
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Reputable security company Malwarebytes is providing a free service whereby users can check their email addresses to see if they have been compromised. It seems Malwarebytes is utilizing the HaveIBeenPwned service to perform the security check. Data breaches occur when hackers target large organizations looking
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Security In Windows 10 And 11 Degree of Difficulty Level 1 (Ed Note: To learn all about Degrees of Difficulty, please read Windows Tips.) Tips and Techniques for adjusting settings in Windows or in a browser can change the security level of your entire operating
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Brendan Carr, commissioner of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), has called out the popular Chinese-based social media giant for what he describes as an “unacceptable security risk“. In a letter to Google and Apple CEOs, Mr. Carr has requested that the app be removed from
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Any regular readers should be aware by now that I am of the opinion that security trumps privacy all day; it’s a point I’ve made consistently in previous articles. One of the aspects that amuse me is that Apple and Google have been collecting user
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I’ve never been one to bounce around between browsers. I was an ardent Firefox user for many years but started to consider an alternative after encountering more and more web pages that Firefox failed to render properly. I have never considered Chrome, Chrome is Google…
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