TMOG (One Task Manager) is a free system-monitoring tool designed to help users understand and diagnose PC problems. Over 30 years ago, while working at Microsoft, David Plummer created a personal project at home. The program eventually became the original Windows Task Manager that shipped
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I recently received a notification informing me that my Bitwarden subscription is about to expire. My password manager contains some of my most sensitive data. As readers of my article on the possible enshittification of Bitwarden know, there is a chance that Bitwarden is preparing
In version 1.92, Brave introduced Brave Containers, a new feature that gives users a convenient way to organize and isolate different parts of their online activity. This feature is designed to keep different browsing activity separate without having to create multiple browser profiles. Whether you’re
Its platform uses high-resolution cameras, computer vision, and cloud-based analytics to capture and classify vehicles in real time. As surveillance technology becomes more sophisticated, the debate over its role in society is intensifying. Networked camera systems have spread rapidly across the United States. Marketed as
Exposing what’s really behind those YouTube product recommendations. Looking for a password manager, antivirus software, or a VPN? Many will look on YouTube. They will see polished productions with confident opinions and claims of “honest reviews”. The YouTuber will usually have negotiated special prices (a
Apple Envy Google is trying to shift Android from an open legacy system to one more like Apple’s closed system. History In 2005, Google acquired Android Inc. for $50 million to develop software for mobile devices. As Google lacked the resources to develop a mobile
This article will show you how to install a browser extension in developer mode created for the new Manifest V3 standard, when one is not available in the Chrome Store. After upgrading to Brave v1.92, I discovered that some of my extensions had stopped working.
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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