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Peter Eckersley, co-creator of Let’s Encrypt, dies at just 43

Peter Eckersley, co-creator of Let’s Encrypt, dies at just 43 By Paul Ducklin nakedsecurity.sophos.com

We don’t often write obituaries on Naked Security, but this is one of the times we’re going to.

You might not have heard of Peter Eckersley, PhD, but it’s very likely that you’ve relied on a cybersecurity innovation that he not only helped to found, but also to build and establish across the globe.


Honoring Peter Eckersley, Who Made the Internet a Safer Place for Everyone by EFF

Bitwarden: Setup and How To For Beginners

Bitwarden: Setup and How To For Beginners – by PasswordBits

I’m amazed at how many websites don’t talk about Bitwarden; it’s a great password manager. I’m also amazed by the lack of detailed information on how to set it up for the average person.


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At 19:52 How Bitwarden prompts you to save passwords VIdeo

If you log in to a site that Bitwarden doesn’t have already in its vault, it will prompt a dropdown asking if you want to save it.

If you want to add it, select “Yes, Save Now.”

This is an excellent way if you’re new to password managers to get your passwords added to your vault. Log in when you need to and allow the app to store them for you.

Chrome 105 for desktop has arrived

Chrome 105 for desktop has arrived – By Gabriel Brangers chromeunboxed.com

Right on schedule, the next milestone update to the Chrome browser has started rolling out to Windows, macOS, and Linux users. This update is relatively light in the features department but delivers a healthy batch of security updates and patches. Let’s take a look at what’s new in Chrome 105 for Desktop.

How to Switch to VoIP and Ditch Your Home Phone Bill Forever

How to Switch to VoIP and Ditch Your Home Phone Bill Forever – By Jason Fitzpatrick How-To Geek

You can enjoy the convenience of a whole-house phone line without shelling out your hard earned money to your local telecommunications provider. Read on as we show you how to ditch the phone bill, keep the land line, and enjoy free local and long distance calling in the process.

Keyboard Shortcut CTRL+Z

The Keyboard Shortcut I Promise You’ll Use Even More Than CTRL+Z – By Karisa Langlo CNET
I spend more time in the Google Chrome browser than ever these days, and my laptop screen is almost always cluttered with dozens of open tabs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve accidentally hit the “X” on a tab I was just trying to switch over to. It seems to happen on a daily basis. Maybe my mouse speed isn’t properly calibrated. Maybe I’m too click-happy. Or maybe I just know Ctrl+Shift+T has my back. This keyboard shortcut is my secret weapon and it’s saved me more times than I care to admit.

$200 off, this premium 11th Gen 2-in-1 Chromebook

At $200 off, this premium 11th Gen 2-in-1 Chromebook is a steal – By Gabriel Brangers chromeunboxed.com

In the market for a late model, premium Chromebook? You may have overlooked Acer’s Enterprise-focused Chromebook Spin 514 but I’m here to tell you that this is one of the most well-rounded devices on the market. The reason you may have never heard of this particular model of the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is that it was announced last year as an Enterprise device and there hasn’t been any real sign of the 14-inch convertible in the retail market. That is, until recently.

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