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It’s Time to Audit Your Flash Drives

Published October 31, 2025 | By Glenn

It’s Time to Audit Your Flash Drives – howtogeek.com
How often do you still use flash drives? Like most people, my file transfer needs are handled by cloud storage and local wireless transfer technologies like Apple’s AirDrop. Still, I have a few go-to flash drives that I use semi-regularly.

Posted in How it works, Tips

VPN vs. Proxy vs. Tor: Which One Should You Actually Use?

Published October 31, 2025 | By Glenn

VPN vs. Proxy vs. Tor: Which One Should You Actually Use? – howtogeek.com
The internet sometimes feels like a dangerous place, but with so many options to protect your data, your anonymity, and your privacy, how do you know which tool to use and when? Here is what you need to know about proxies, VPNs, and Tor.

Posted in How it works, Learning

How to Set an Emergency Contact on iPhone (and Why)

Published October 30, 2025 | By Glenn

How to Set an Emergency Contact on iPhone (and Why) – howtogeek.com
You can add one or more emergency contacts to your iPhone so that they can be easily contacted (or contact you) in urgent situations. This takes five minutes to set up, but it could be one of the most important settings on your device.

Posted in Apple, How it works, iOS, Tips

Why Does My Chromebook Keep Freezing?

Published October 30, 2025 | By Glenn

Why Does My Chromebook Keep Freezing? The Real Reason – howtogeek.com
Has your Chromebook been freezing more and more lately? The good news is, it’s likely not broken. There are several reasons why it might freeze up, so here are a few things to check before you consider a new machine.

Posted in Chromebook, Google, How it works, Tips