LastPass had another data breach! LastPass disclosed that attackers gained access to customer information through a compromise of a third-party vendor called Klue, a market-intelligence platform integrated with LastPass’s Salesforce environment. Attackers reportedly stole OAuth tokens from Klue and used them to access LastPass customer […]
In this three-part series, I will explain how I set up my new router to strike a balance between security and performance in my particular circumstances. While individual circumstances and settings may differ depending on the manufacturer and router, the basic principles should remain the
In this three-part series, I will explain how I set up my new router to strike a balance between security and performance in my particular circumstances. While individual circumstances and settings may differ depending on the manufacturer and router, the basic principles should remain the
Is something going on with Bitwarden? Bitwarden is a cloud-based, open-source password manager that has received a lot of positive coverage here at DCT over the years. I currently have a premium Bitwarden subscription. Jim Hillier recommends the free version of Bitwarden if you do not need
In this three-part series, I will explain how I set up my new router to strike a balance between security and performance in my particular circumstances. While individual circumstances and settings may vary by manufacturer and router, the basic principles should remain the same. Upgraded
Microsoft is killing perpetual Office licenses on July 13, 2026. Microsoft’s digital licensing certificate will expire, which will transform Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into read-only apps. These apps will still be able to open documents, but they will not be able to edit, save, or create
A lot has been written about Microsoft Windows Secure Boot certificates expiring. But how do you check if your certificates are up to date? What Is Secure Boot? Secure Boot was first introduced in Windows 8. Secure Boot is a firmware-level security standard that ensures
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In 2023, I wrote an article explaining how to get around YouTube’s new ads policy. Since then, I haven’t seen an ad on YouTube. Recently, however, YouTube Shorts have started appearing in my YouTube searches. In this article, I will show you how to remove
PearPass is a new, free, open-source, cross-platform password and identity manager, but the question is, should you use it? PearPass differs from conventional password managers, which fall into two categories: local and online. Conventional Password Managers Local password managers store credentials on your device. Syncing
Over two years ago, I wrote an article about how fake women and fake AI content ruined a major magazine – AI Generated-Content On The Rise. How Sports Illustrated’s use of AI-generated content turned a successful magazine, with a long history of journalistic excellence, into an AI-riddled slopfest that
A few months ago, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won a major agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to stop collecting data without prior consent. Many consumers are unaware that their smart TVs and streaming devices are essentially spying on them. Automatic Content Recognition Manufacturers
Brave Origin is a new minimalist version of the Brave browser that Brave is offering for $60. It is currently available as a “Nightly” version, but should be available as a release version soon. The Origin version removes (or disables, depending on your upgrade path)
Overview For those of us living in a hemisphere where Vegemite is NOT considered fine cuisine, summertime is approaching. That means surf, sun, travel, and time with family. It also means you may need to use public Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi is an open network often
Background After a recent update to my Brave browser, I noticed that visited links no longer appear visited (i.e., the link is not displayed in a different color, commonly referred to as “purple links”). I opened Chrome and it was present there, too. This makes
