How to turn on Windows built-in ransomware protection
Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you must pay the attacker to unlock the data. In other words, your files are held…
Alaina Yee
Alaina Yee
Unsure if a link is safe? Use these anti-phishing tools to check
A friend emails you a strange-looking link. Your mom sends you a text with an unknown website. A social media post promotes a new page. You might wonder about how safe it is to click…
Unsure if that link is legit? Use these tools to stay safer online
A friend emails you a strange-looking link. Your mom sends you a text with an unknown website. A social media post promotes a new page. In situations like these, you might wonder about how safe…
Real PC enthusiasts swear these 24 desk accessories changed their life
When buying a PC, you can spend a lot of time zeroing in on the right specs for your situation. But the attentiveness often ends there. After the decision’s made, we slot the machine into…
At last, DuckDuckGo has a Sync & Backup feature
DuckDuckGo may not be popular compared to browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, but it’s a well-known name among privacy enthusiasts. You get immediate protection against ads, trackers, and even those endless cookie notification pop-ups…
Mozilla backs off its security, privacy services to focus on Firefox
Mozilla is best known for its Firefox browser, but compared to rivals, it’s not nearly as popular. As part of the company’s efforts to turn its attention back to Firefox, several of its standalone products…
Data brokers have tons of info on you. Here’s how to wipe it clean
Most people respect others’ privacy, but data brokers don’t—not even remotely. They vacuum up information about everyone from existing databases and public records alike, then put it up for sale. End result: Your personal details,…
How to get antivirus software for cheap
Plenty of folks use Microsoft Windows’ built-in antivirus protection, but sometimes you need more than what it offers. Security suites from independent companies like Bitdefender, Norton, and AVG can make it easier to stay on…
Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-notch antivirus protection More granular control over settings, including scan depth Streamlined, easy to navigate interface Cons Slower PCs may see a performance impact during long full scans No…
You should always memorize these two passwords
LastPass. 1Password. You can hear it in their names: Password managers like to sell the idea you’ll only ever need to remember their login. All of your other credentials can live within your vault. Given many…