Virus, malware, and security in general
Managing Parental Controls Today it is common for children to have their own smartphones, tablets, and laptops. While fun and educational, they also pose risks if not properly monitored. Most devices have some sort of parental control. In addition, using parental control on your home […]
A recent analysis of data from haveibeenpwned.com, which maintains a database of over 320 million leaked passwords and PINs, has revealed the 50 most commonly leaked 4-digit PINs. It seems many users are choosing weak PINs they can easily remember over strong PINs, thereby duplicating
If you have trouble coming up with good passwords and you use the “Bitwarden” browser extension, you are in luck. Bitwarden has a built-in password generator. I am going to demonstrate how it works by creating an account at tinyurl.com Go to their site and click on
In this article, I’ll explain some steps you can take to help secure Windows 10 after end-of-support (14th October 2024). Many users own Windows 10 PCs that are perfectly capable of running Windows 11 but are unable to upgrade due to Microsoft’s strict requirements. Then
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In this article I’ll show you how to disable Remote Desktop and, most importantly, why you should – applies to both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Remote Desktop is a feature that allows users or support services to remotely access a PC. Remote Desktop is
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I recently updated my Credit Union account information because they upgraded their systems. That means I had to change my login information on my account online and also my credentials in my password manager, Bitwarden. Bitwarden, they don’t make it easy. They don’t even allow
Are Pop-Up Notifications Affecting You? Persistent Pop-Ups can happen to anyone. With the proper protections, you are much less likely to get one. There are legitimate websites that have been hacked and before they remove the hack, you might get a Pop-Up Notification. Some less
Two years ago, I wrote an article about hacking attempts on my home network, and the steps I took to address the situation. You can read that article here. One step I took was to go through both my computer and network-attached storage (NAS) and
A recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article reported that U.S. authorities may ban TP-Link routers. According to the WSJ report, investigators from three agencies (Commerce, Defense, and Justice) are conducting individual investigations into the company, and TP-Link routers could be banned from sale in the
Richard’s advice on creating backups to avoid data loss is timeless. First published back in 2017, Richard’s advice is as relevant today as it was back then. Data Loss I must apologize right off the bat for telling you something you already know, but I
NordPass has released the latest issue (the sixth version) of its Top 200 Most Common Passwords list. Jim Hillier reported on the list way back in 2020. Not much has changed. Weak passwords still top the list. Methodology NordPass complied the list with NordStellar, a
On Friday 31st October Microsoft finally announced Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) pricing and terms for home users. Note: The “home” term used throughout this article does not refer to Windows 10 Home edition but rather to differentiate between home and enterprise users. Microsoft
All the latest security news, including a massive data breach affecting 100+ million Americans. Data Leak Affecting 100+ Million U.S. Residents Cybernews recently reported that its researchers have uncovered a massive data leak involving 106,316,633 Americans and 2.2TB of data. The security researchers identified a
What Is SEO Spam There is no doubt that hackers work night and day to beat honest people out of their hard-earned money and SEO Spam also known as spamdexing is a hacking technique used by malicious hackers to manipulate search engine rankings. Spamdexing involves
