6 places you should never store your passwords – unless you want to get hacked – Which? – which.co.uk
Strong passwords help protect your online accounts, but saving them in the wrong location can make them much easier for criminals to access
Think Your Passwords Are Safe? Here’s How to Check for a Data Breach – cleveland.com
Millions of people have had their login credentials exposed through data breaches over the past several years, often without realizing it. Cybersecurity experts say the first step toward protecting online accounts is determining whether an email address has appeared in a known breach and taking action before criminals can exploit stolen information. Official
Alternate DNS is one of the most misleading labels in networking – makeuseof.com
Every router and network settings page has the same two boxes: Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS. The naming tells you that the second address is the backup, sitting and waiting if the first DNS doesn’t do its job.
Android rolls out local ‘Documents’ backup that syncs to Google Drive – 9to5google.com
Google now lets Android users automatically upload files and other downloads from their phone or tablet to Google Drive thanks to a new “Documents” backup.
Stop wasting your phone’s speaker volume — here’s how to unlock the full 85dB – makeuseof.com
Most phones have dual speakers that get reasonably loud — until you’re in a noisy restaurant, a car, or trying to share a video with someone across the table and then “reasonably loud” isn’t enough. The good news: you can get a meaningful jump in volume out of the phone you already own, with no accessories and no cost.
How to Delete Downloads on Chromebook – aboutchromebooks.com
Downloads pile up fast on ChromeOS, and the local drive is small. Clearing them out takes about ten seconds once you know where the Files app hides. This guide covers how to delete downloads on Chromebook, how the Trash folder works, and what to do when files come back or refuse to disappear.
How to Screen Mirror on Chromebook: Wireless and Cable Options Explained – aboutchromebooks.com
Want your Chromebook screen on a bigger display? Two methods handle it as of July 2026. One skips cables and uses Google Cast. The other needs an HDMI or USB-C connection. Both work fine.
How to Do Subscript in Google Docs – aboutchromebooks.com
Small raised or lowered characters show up more often than you’d expect. You see them in dates like 1st or 24th, in temperatures such as 400°F, and in chemistry, where H₂O would look wrong without them.
Samsung’s next major Android update forces you to reset your phone after 13 failed unlocks – 9to5google.com
Earlier this year, Google announced that Android 17 would “significantly” reduce the number of unlock attempts someone would be able to make on an Android device.
Why I pay for a weather app when so many great free options exist – howtogeek.com
Weather is one of the most searched-for topics on the internet, especially this time of year, with heat waves, monsoons, and tropical storms. And while there are hundreds of ways to watch and track the weather, including dozens of free apps, I still happily pay for a weather app, and here’s why.
I bought a weird USB-C attachment for my phone and now it can see things my eyes can’t – makeuseof.com
I recently bought a thermal camera — Thermal Master P3 — on a whim because it was on sale, and it’s now the one accessory that keeps giving me new reasons to pick it up.
Tech Tips from AcenTek: Why Your Password Isn’t Enough – Smart Ways to Protect Your Accounts – Old Mission Gazette
Passwords are a primary weak point when it comes to online security. Weak, reused, or predictable passwords are often the first thing criminals try when attempting to access an account.
New Mac malware locks your screen until you hand over your password – techlicious.com
Security researchers at Group-IB have identified a new strain of Mac malware that locks victims out of every application on their computer until they type in their password, then uses that access to drain browser logins, cryptocurrency wallets, and password manager vaults
I set up a hardware security key and now phishing doesn’t work on my accounts – MakeUseOf
Phishing scams are becoming more convincing day by day.
Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com
You open your inbox and see a message about updated security policies. Nothing about it screams scam. The email looks polished, the wording sounds official and the button promises a quick way to review the changes. That is exactly what makes it dangerous.
Do Data Removal Services Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
This little-known Excel feature fixed one of my biggest spreadsheet problems – howtogeek.com
After years of using Excel, it’s easy to fall into muscle memory. You click the same ribbon tabs, rely on the same shortcuts, and barely notice when Microsoft adds new tools.
I added a $10 Ethernet adapter to my PC, and it solved problems I didn’t know I had – MakeUseOf
My HP gaming laptop comes with a dedicated Ethernet port, which is what I prefer over Wi-Fi whenever it’s available.
A failing SSD doesn’t click or grind — this is how it warns you instead – MakeUseOf
My SSD stopped working, and it felt like it had just stopped working unexpectedly. It felt this way because, unlike hard drives, there was no clicking — the warning sound that lingers for weeks to tell you something is failing.
How Long Should a Password Be? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
I changed 4 Samsung camera settings and barely edit photos anymore – MakeUseOf
You take a photo; it looks great on your phone, and then you revisit it later, and something feels off.
I always install these 3 free apps on every Windows PC – howtogeek.com
We all have apps we have to install on Windows—without them, the OS just feels lacking or incomplete. Here are three such free apps I consider must-haves on every Windows installation. In fact, two of these are actually made by Microsoft and should’ve just been included by default.
4 free apps I’d use before paying for Microsoft 365 again – MakeUseOf
Microsoft 365 is a good subscription, and I’m not going to pretend otherwise. But $100 a year for the Personal tier is a hard sell for anyone who’s on a tight budget or simply doesn’t use everything it offers. The good news is that you’re not out of options.
You don’t need to build a Pi-hole anymore—this cloud tool does it without hardware – howtogeek.com .
However, if you want something that is more hands off, cloud-based, and cost-competitive, you should consider NextDNS.
SD cards are insanely fast now — but most people buy the wrong speed – MakeUseOf
When you’re looking to buy, you might want to get one with the fastest possible speed, especially since SD cards are insanely fast right now. But not every device supports the fastest speed, which is where you need to be careful.
You have a strong password. Here’s why your online accounts are still at risk – Android Authority
Sure, passwords play a very critical part in online account authentication, but that doesn’t mean the other two components deserve any less attention. For a bulletproof digital existence, you’ll have to pay equal consideration to your email, password, and two-factor authentication, and here’s how you can achieve it.
Don’t limit yourself to smart plugs—these USB adapters do the same thing at a fraction of the size – howtogeek.com
Smart plugs are a no-brainer when setting up a smart home. They let you take almost any traditional device and make it remotely controllable from your phone or other smart devices.
12 Hidden ChromeOS Features Every Chromebook User Should Know About – SlashGear – slashgear.com
Chromebooks are awesome. They give you 90% of the functionality of a traditional Windows PC for a quarter of the price, making them an excellent cheap laptop replacement.
5 Things You Can Do On A Chromebook Even When It’s Offline – BGR
Over the years, Chromebooks have been associated with online tasks and services. That’s why many users believe that Chromebooks, though cost-effective, are largely useless offline.
IT’S GEEK TO ME: Red flags to look for to protect yourself from scams – Odessa American
Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007.