Should I Cover My Webcam When I’m Not Using It?
Should I Cover My Webcam When I’m Not Using It? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Google, How it works, Tips
Google Messages is cooking up a feature Samsung Messages users will love
Google Messages is cooking up a feature Samsung Messages users will love – AndroidAuthority
Samsung recently confirmed a clear timeline for phasing out Samsung Messages, crowning Google Messages as the default messaging app on Galaxy phones. While this is ultimately a positive change, given that Samsung Messages no longer supports RCS, it has left some longtime users missing the customization features they were used to. Now, it appears Google has taken note and is working on adding some fun features that Samsung Messages fans will recognize.
How it works, Security, Tips
Digital Fraud Is On The Rise
Digital Fraud Is On The Rise – Here’s What Consumer Reports Recommends For Protection – BGR – bgr.com
Digital fraud refers to the use of technology to perform malicious activities, such as stealing money and personal data from individuals. According to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly half of Americans who were questioned (48%) had encountered a digital scam, and 19% of them (accounting for 9% of all Americans) lost money as a result.
Google, Pixel, Tips
Android’s face unlock problem: Why only Pixel phones can replace your fingerprint
Android’s face unlock problem: Why only Pixel phones can replace your fingerprint – howtogeek.com
You may have noticed that you can unlock your Android phone with your face, but things like mobile payments require a PIN or fingerprint. Unlike the iPhone, most Android phones don’t have secure enough face recognition—here are the ones that do.
Google, Pixel, Tips
Google Pixels just got a voicemail feature
Google Pixels just got a voicemail feature I’ve wanted for months — here’s how to use it – AndroidAuthority
Joe Maring / Android Authority
Ever since it debuted on the Pixel 10 series last August, Take a Message has quickly become one of my favorite recent Pixel features. Essentially Google’s modern take on the voicemail box, Take a Message answers missed calls for you, shows real-time transcriptions, and makes those transcripts easy to read after the fact on the Phone app’s Home page. It’s great.
How it works, Learning, Security, Tips
Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans
Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com
The FBI has just released its latest annual internet crime report, and the numbers are staggering: Americans filed 1,008,597 complaints with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) last year, with losses nearing $20.9 billion.
Apple, How it works, iOS
My smartphone made me verify my age, and you might be next
My smartphone made me verify my age, and you might be next – howtogeek.com
When I updated my iPhone to the latest version of iOS, I was greeted with an unexpected demand: verify my age in order to continue to have access to some features. Currently, this only applies to people in the UK, but it’s likely coming to your neighborhood, too.
How it works, Tips, Windows
I stopped using desktop icons on Windows
I stopped using desktop icons on Windows, and you should too – howtogeek.com
The Windows desktop is iconic. Some of the backgrounds, the green rolling hills featured in Windows XP, have even become a bit of a meme. However, I do one thing very differently: I have completely removed all desktop icons from my desktop.
Google, How it works, Security, Tips
Your DNS server knows every website you visit
Your DNS server knows every website you visit—here’s why Google’s 8.8.8.8 is different – howtogeek.com
At some point, you’ve probably been told that switching your DNS server to 8.8.8.8—or some other alternative—might be the cure for your internet problems.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441, Windows
How Do I Run a Program “As Administrator”?
How Do I Run a Program “As Administrator”? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Google, How it works, Pixel, Tips
Google Pixel phone won’t update? Here’s how to fix it
Google Pixel phone won’t update? Here’s how to fix it– Asurion
Software updates are important. They provide cool feature drops and critical security updates that protect your phone from viruses, glitches, and overall sluggishness. So if your Google Pixel™ won’t update, it’s not only frustrating—it can put your personal information at risk.
Learning, Security
Is Your Password Really Safe? Here’s How Hackers Crack It in Seconds
Is Your Password Really Safe? Here’s How Hackers Crack It in Seconds – m.dailyhunt.in
However, despite increasing awareness about cybersecurity, many users still rely on weak and predictable passwords, making them easy targets for hackers.
Chrome Browser, Google, How it works, Security, Tips
Why I Stopped Using Chrome’s Built-in Password Manager
Why I Stopped Using Chrome’s Built-in Password Manager – digitbin.com
Chrome’s password manager is a structural gamble?
The M127 incident was not a freak accident. It exposed something I had not fully thought through. Chrome’s password manager is not a standalone product. It is a feature wired into a browser and tied to a Google account sync cycle.
Google, Security, Tips
Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out
Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out and your favorites just got easier to reach – AndroidAuthority
For the past few months, Google has been testing a few key interface upgrades for the Wallet app to make important or most frequently used passes easier to access. While we’ve brought you early previews of these features from tinkering with the app internally, Google is now officially rolling out these visual upgrades.
Home Tech, Security, Tips
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network – discoveryalert.com.au
The digital transformation of family life has created an unprecedented convergence of convenience and vulnerability. As households integrate everything from smart thermostats to AI-powered homework assistants, the traditional security perimeter has dissolved entirely.
Chromebook, Google, Tips
Computer Won’t Run Windows 11? Google’s ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative
Computer Won’t Run Windows 11? Google’s ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative – cnet.com
Google is issuing you its periodic reminder that you aren’t tethered to Microsoft’s operating system if you own a PC. In fact, the search giant is making it easier than ever to switch over to ChromeOS Flex.
How it works, Security, Tips
Your ISP is watching more than you think
Your ISP is watching more than you think—here’s what it sees – howtogeek.com
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) seems to be an entity that serves you based on the name, but in the end an ISP is a business trying to make a profit. This means it doesn’t always have your best interests at heart, unless it hurts the company’s bottom-line.
Android, Google, Tips
I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions
I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions — and I don’t get why it’s not popular – makeuseof.com
There’s an unspoken frustration that lives rent-free in the minds of anyone who has ever used Chrome on Android: where are the extensions? And so, for years, I found myself tethered to my laptop whenever I needed a specific browser extension for anything that required more than just scrolling.
Review, Security, Tips
Americans Overconfident Despite Rising Cyber Risks
Americans Overconfident Despite Rising Cyber Risks — Security Today – securitytoday.com
New survey data reveals a significant gap between perceived digital safety and the actual security habits of U.S. consumers.
How it works, Productivity, Tips
I ditched modern file transfer apps for a 25-year-old FTP client
I ditched modern file transfer apps for a 25-year-old FTP client—here’s why – howtogeek.com
Most people, by default, rely on cloud storage for wireless transfers between computers. However, there is a better, faster way to transfer files wirelessly (as long as they’re connected to the same local network.) Instead of uploading files to the cloud just to access them on a different device, you can use FileZilla.
Deals & Sales
April’s Best Chromebook Deals:
April’s Best Chromebook Deals: The Most Affordable Laptops Around from Acer, Asus, Lenovo, and More – PCMag
Chromebooks have evolved beyond the ultra-budget laptops foisted on students. New models are fast, lightweight, and surprisingly powerful, and we’ve got big discounts.
Tips
I wasted years buying compressed air cans
I wasted years buying compressed air cans—this $20 electric duster changed everything – howtogeek.com
Disposable compressed air dusters are an essential part of the desktop toolkit, as they provide an easy, efficient, and effortless way to clean your computer and everything around it. However, they come with one major downside—they are a one-and-done deal. Once you run out of gas, you need to buy a new can.
How it works, Tips
These 5 Gboard tricks will save you hours of typing every year
These 5 Gboard tricks will save you hours of typing every year – howtogeek.com
Gboard is arguably the best virtual keyboard of all time, so it’s no surprise that it comes pre-installed on most Android phones. While many people use it every single day, most treat it as a simple, basic typing tool rather than the productivity powerhouse it actually is.
Security, Tips
Just released: Email-verified Sends and vault archiving
Just released: Email-verified Sends and vault archiving – start.bitwarden.com
Tax deadlines are around the corner, and your password manager vault could use some attention. Here’s what’s new this month in Bitwarden. Let’s get into it.
Security, Tips
Bitwarden vs. 1Password: I Tested Both Password Managers
Bitwarden vs. 1Password: I Tested Both Password Managers – learn.g2.com
I don’t worry about forgetting a password, I worry about reusing the same one too many times just to get through the day. That’s what pushed me to seriously test a password manager instead of relying on memory or browser saves.
Tips, Windows
Your Windows 11 PC has a built-in packet analyzer
Your Windows 11 PC has a built-in packet analyzer — and it’s more powerful than most people realizen – Make Use Of
Any Windows packet analysis guide that starts with “download Wireshark” may be skipping a very important step, especially since Windows already has a built-in packet analyzer. It’s called PktMon (Packet Monitor). Even though you most likely haven’t heard of it, it’s far more robust than you’d expect.
How it works, Tips
Don’t throw away your old 120GB SATA SSD
Don’t throw away your old 120GB SATA SSD—here’s what I actually use mine for – howtogeek.com
Repurposing a 1TB or 2TB SSD is easy enough. There’s always something you can do with those, from game drives to external drives for backups. But when it comes to things like 250GB HDDs or 120GB SATA drives, it might seem like we’re not as spoiled for choice.
How it works, Productivity, Tips
Stop copying one thing at a time: Clipboard history
Stop copying one thing at a time: Clipboard history will change how you work – howtogeek.com
The clipboard, used when copying and pasting, is one of the most useful features on any computer or smartphone. Most platforms also have an even more powerful companion feature that’s easy to overlook, but is a complete game-changer once you start using it. It’s the clipboard history.
How it works, Security, Tips
Hackers Love These 8 “Safe” Password Habits
Hackers Love These 8 “Safe” Password Habits—Are You Using Them? – savingadvice.com
If you think your passwords are “pretty secure,” you’re not alone—and that’s exactly the problem. Most people follow what seems like smart advice, yet millions of accounts are hacked every day