I spend a lot of time talking about two-factor authentication. Often I wonder if people have a real sense of its usefulness. Yeah, it helps keep hackers out of your accounts if…
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Asus’ ROG Xbox Ally nails the hardware. But Windows still needs work on handhelds
Microsoft’s Xbox brand is not doing great. Despite being a pillar of the modern gaming landscape, it seems like Xbox consoles are inconsequential thanks to stiff competition from within and without. Nintendo…
Data brokers want your information. Don’t let them take it
Our data is a precious commodity, not only to us but to the many potential customers of data brokers who collect and sell it without our knowledge. Once obtained the information can…
The dangers of having your private information online
As you browse the internet and sign up to sites or services, you’re actually leaving behind a trail of personal information. This can then be packaged up and sold to various parties,…
Hate Windows 11’s centered taskbar? Here’s how to change it
If you’ve only just adopted Windows 11, one of the things that will jump out at you is the placement of the Start button on the desktop. It’s now towards the middle…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
The Microsoft Office suite you know and love, now $20 for lifetime use
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows is just $19.97 (MSRP $229) through October 19 only — one payment, no subscription fees, all the essential apps you already use every day. Why rent…
Cooler Master’s new PC case is all about showing off your action figures
When I build a PC, I like it to look like a stylish little refrigerator, or possibly a mid-century speaker with wood paneling. But just because I don’t do the RGB-bedazzled, action-figures-behind-the-tempered-glass…
Firefox tests a free, integrated VPN alternative to its paid VPN service
Mozilla is testing a free, integrated VPN service within Firefox that will complement its existing paid Mozilla VPN service. A support page from Mozilla reveals that the company has been working on…
Security cameras and the law: What you can (and can’t) record
You’ve installed a camera to keep an eye on your front door. One afternoon a package goes missing, so you check the footage. Sure enough, someone walks up, grabs the box, and…