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.
Never click “unsubscribe” — here’s the real way to stop spam – MakeUseOf
Your inbox might be full of spam, but clicking Unsubscribe on every email isn’t always safe. Sometimes, it’s exactly what scammers want you to do and can land with you more spam — or worse.
USB-C cables look identical, but one simple spec separates the slow ones from the fast ones – howtogeek.com
USB-C is super handy in the sense that every port and connector looks exactly the same, so you never have to wonder whether it’ll fit or not. It can be confusing, though, and sometimes, the confusing parts aren’t even visible at a glance.
Your ISP probably didn’t bother to set up these 5 useful router settings for you – MakeUseOf
ISPs configure just enough to get your router online, then stop.
The absolute cheapest way to get an external hard drive doesn’t involve buying one – howtogeek.com
I prefer local external storage to the cloud, but until now, I’ve been missing out on the most cost-effective kind. I’ve used external hard disk drives, but I never tried building one myself.
How to Use Cloud Storage Safely – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
I stopped paying for file recovery — Windows had a hidden tool all along – MakeUseOf
I discovered Microsoft had a no-cost alternative that recovered years of deleted files with a single command. If you need to recover your files without that final restoration stuck behind a paywall, this is the one tool I recommend.
How To Choose Between Bitward Free And Bitwarden Premium [2026 Guide] – youtube.com · AJ Tech Tutorials
I thought eSIM was a downgrade — now I finally understand why carriers pushed it – MakeUseOf
Years ago, phones had slots for SIM cards, tiny cards that contain all the necessary data to connect to your cellular carrier. You could take the SIM card out of the tray and insert it into another phone or swap the SIM card for another from a different country while traveling to use a different number.
6 wild things people plug into their phone’s charging port (that actually work) – MakeUseOf
It’s easy to forget how much our phones can do beyond the usual texting, scrolling, and selfie-snapping. And what really surprised me was just how many unexpected accessories you can plug into your phone’s tiny charging port
Google Chrome will remove older Manifest V2 extensions in August – 9to5google.com
The death of Manifest V2 extensions on Google Chrome has been going on for well over four years at this point, and the end finally has a date. August 31 is the official and complete end of older Chrome extensions.
Google Voice now offers paid tiers with call recording & Gemini for personal accounts – 9to5google.com
Historically, Google Voice’s paid offerings were meant for enterprise customers, but Google is now letting you upgrade to a paid calling experience without needing a Workspace subscription.
The most important file in my password manager isn’t a password – MakeUseOf
Most folks set up a password manager, spend an afternoon migrating their logins across, and then consider the job done. But if all you’ve got in there is passwords, you’re only using half of what the tool actually is.
Verizon isn’t the best US carrier anymore – MakeUseOf
In 2026, there aren’t many options when choosing a mobile network in the United States. You have the big three in AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, as well as a bunch of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that use one of those three networks.
Windows 11’s predictive text is the hidden typing tool I never knew I needed – howtogeek.com
Using text suggestions when writing on a physical keyboard? Is that even a thing? That was my exact thought until I started using it myself. What started as a curious experiment ended up being a daily convenience.
These overlooked Pixel Watch gestures tricked me into using my phone less – howtogeek.com
Most people buy a smartwatch, set it up, and then use it like a tiny phone on their wrist—tapping, scrolling, and pressing.
How Passkeys Work Across Devices: A Simple Guide to Password-Free Sign-Ins – TechStory
Internet security is more relevant now than ever before. People access their emails, bank apps, online shopping stores, and social media sites on a daily basis.
Why are more cyber attacks targeting everyday users – PC Tech Magazine – pctechmag.com
For a long time, cyber attacks seemed to affect only large companies, banks, or governments. News headlines focused on massive data breaches and sophisticated hackers targeting large organizations. Today, the situation looks very different. Every day, people are increasingly becoming targets, often without realizing how vulnerable they are.
The most important file in my password manager isn’t a password – MakeUseOf
Most folks set up a password manager, spend an afternoon migrating their logins across, and then consider the job done.
Forget System Restore — this new Windows 11 feature is a much better safety net – MakeUseOf
If you’ve used Windows long enough, you’re probably already familiar with System Restore and how powerful it is. Windows 11 now has something that works on the same principle but goes a lot further.
Here’s why removable batteries vanished — and the phones bringing them back – MakeUseOf
Think about your dream smartphone. Consider the top features you’d cram into the device of your choice, and the price you want to pay for it. If
I ditched Windows Phone Link for this free open-source app—and I’m never going back – howtogeek.com
Sending files and texts between your phone and computer is somehow always more work than it should be.
Get started with voice access | Microsoft Support – support.microsoft.com
This article is for people who want to control their PC and author text using their voice with Windows.
How to Protect Data on a Laptop – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How to Back Up Windows – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
I finally found the perfect watch face for my smartwatch – howtogeek.com
Your phone may have a colorful case and a cool wallpaper, but it’s in your pocket or bag most of the time. A smartwatch is on your wrist, out there for the world to see. That’s why I was so happy to finally find a watch face that fit my specific needs.
12 Steps to Keep from Getting Your Account Hacked – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Set them up *before* you need them, and you’ll never have to start over.