Security
How Should I Wipe My Windows Hard Drive Before Giving It Away
How Should I Wipe My Windows Hard Drive Before Giving It Away? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Browser password managers have a hidden vulnerability
Browser password managers have a hidden vulnerability that puts all your accounts at risk – howtogeek.com
These days, you need a lot of different logins.
Passkeys: what you need to know
Passkeys: what you need to know – ncsc.gov.uk
The NCSC recommends users opt for passkeys over passwords wherever they are available. Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords that you don’t need to remember, as they are created and managed safely by the software on your device(s).
Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11
Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11 – Windows Latest is
Microsoft explains if you need third-party antivirus in Windows 11
First spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft quietly published a detailed breakdown of Windows 11 security, and they finally addressed a critical question that users have debated for years. Do you still need a third-party antivirus for Windows PCs?
Stop ignoring BIOS updates
Stop ignoring BIOS updates: Your PC is leaving performance on the table – howtogeek.com
The conventional wisdom when it comes to motherboard BIOS updates has always been that unless there’s something wrong with your PC, it’s best to just leave it alone. Yet, you can expect a new BIOS update becoming available every year or two following a motherboard’s launch.
Your backup strategy is backwards
Your backup strategy is backwards: Organize by what matters, not what’s big – howtogeek.com
In the past year or so, I’ve gone all-out on optimizing my storage habits. I’m not the most regular with my backups, but that’s one thing I’ve been trying to fix. Another is how I approach my backups to begin with.
Is It Safe to Let Your Browser Remember Passwords?
Is It Safe to Let Your Browser Remember Passwords? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Is It Safe to Let Your Browser Remember Passwords?
Is It Safe to Let Your Browser Remember Passwords? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
The risk that’s often overlooked.
Letting your browser remember passwords is convenient. With that convenience comes significant risk. Most folks are much better served by using a password vault.
Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups
Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups—this forgotten 90s format lasts over a century – howtogeek.com
If you’re wondering just how long different storage media can store your data, either because you’re looking for a long-term storage solution or are just curious, you’ve come to the right place since this piece talks just about that. Let’s see which storage media can keep your data around the longest.
How to create a strong password
How to create a strong password – Forbes Advisor
Passwords are the first line of defense against any cyberattacks,’ says Rahul Telang, professor of information systems at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. ‘Strong passwords can protect against identity theft, sensitive information and brute-force attacks by hackers trying to guess a password.
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
It’s within your power to take the steps necessary to stay safe and secure.
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Winter SHIELD for the Individual User
Winter SHIELD for the Individual User | Federal Bureau of Investigation
The delivery of these presentations is a bit dry, but the information contained is very useful.
- FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part One
- FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part Two
- FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part Three
Operation Winter SHIELD: Ten Actions to Improve Cyber Resilience – List of actions that organizations can take to improve resilience against cyber intrusions
Microsoft’s April Windows update fixes 165 flaws
Microsoft’s April Windows update fixes 165 flaws, one exploited zero-day – cyberinsider.com
Microsoft has released its April 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, to fix security bugs across the operating system.
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.