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Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet)
Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet) – How-To Geek
The digital world is messy, noisy, and occasionally hostile, and I’ve tried to stay at least a little security-conscious as more of my life has moved online. For a long time, that meant using a password manager and calling it a day.
Excel security is a myth:
Excel security is a myth: Passwords and hidden rows won’t save your data, but this will – Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek
Excel is designed for transparency and calculation, which is exactly why it’s so bad at keeping secrets. It offers plenty of ways to keep your data out of sight, but don’t mistake those for actual security. Here’s why your “protected” data is more exposed than you think.
Your antivirus is probably slowing your PC more than protecting it-
Your antivirus is probably slowing your PC more than protecting it- MakeUseOf
Antivirus is one of the first things most people install on a new PC. After all, nobody wants malware ruining their PC or, worse, stealing their data. And to be fair, most popular antivirus suites do a decent job of protecting your PC.
Your browser extensions can see every password you type
Your browser extensions can see every password you type – MakeUseOf
Browser extensions enhance the functionality of the browser, and most of us have at least one third-party add-on installed. I always keep a handful of Chrome extensions installed for productivity, and some of them are ones I genuinely can’t browse without. Ad blockers, full-page screenshot tools, price comparison trackers, they all seem harmless enough.
Protecting Your Schwab Accounts From A RAT Attack
Protecting Your Schwab Accounts From A RAT Attack – youtube.com · Retire With Ryan Podcast
I’m convinced this $25 USB-C hub is the best boring upgrade I’ve ever bought
I’m convinced this $25 USB-C hub is the best boring upgrade I’ve ever bought – howtogeek.com
Whether you’re buying a MacBook or a Windows laptop, most modern laptops suffer from one serious problem: They don’t have enough ports. Thankfully, you can solve that problem for less than $30.
Why you should keep USB debugging enabled on your Android phone
Why you should keep USB debugging enabled on your Android phone – howtogeek.com
You may think that Android’s USB debugging feature, hidden within the developer options, is only for developers. But it can be very useful for just about anyone and could very well save your data someday. To do that, you’ll need to have enabled the feature beforehand.
7 Best Password Manager Tools in 2026
7 Best Password Manager Tools in 2026: Compare Security, Features, and Pricing – techtimes.com
Password manager software has transformed digital security, moving beyond simple lists of usernames and passwords to encrypted vaults with cloud sync, TOTP generation, and breach monitoring.
– Managing Windows File Explorer’s Navigation Pane
Managing Windows File Explorer’s Navigation Pane – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Why I finally stopped trusting my browser with my passwords
Why I finally stopped trusting my browser with my passwords – howtogeek.com
Browsers come packed with features that no one thinks twice about using, but one of the most important ones is the password manager. Access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and social media logins are all stored in one place. Rather than trusting them to my browser, I’ve opted to use BitWarden instead.
Browser password managers have security
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.
Staying safe online doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’ll show you seven practical steps anyone can follow to protect themselves from malware, scams, hackers, and everyday digital dangers.
Has My Computer Been Hacked?
Has My Computer Been Hacked? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Clues to look for, steps to take.
It’s easy to jump to the conclusion your computer has been hacked, but it’s usually not the case. Regardless, preventing a hack is easier than recovering from one.
our Wi-Fi ‘extender’ is actually cutting your speed in half
Your Wi-Fi ‘extender’ is actually cutting your speed in half – howtogeek.com
Let’s set the scene: you walk into a room that’s just a little too far away from your main router, confident that your Wi-Fi repeater is going to pick up the slack. But the moment you enter, your Wi-Fi signal drops, your YouTube video starts buffering, and you’re left scratching your head, wondering why this keeps happening.
The For-Pay Email Providers I Recommend
The For-Pay Email Providers I Recommend – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Stop using your mouse: 7 Windows shortcuts that make multitasking effortless
Stop using your mouse: 7 Windows shortcuts that make multitasking effortless – howtogeek.com
I’ve been trying to be more intentional about how I work on my PC, and a big part of that has been moving toward a keyboard-first workflow. Not because the mouse is bad, but because I kept noticing how much time I was losing to it. Dragging windows into place, hunting for the right app, re-finding something I just had opened five seconds ago.