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This Android setting is overriding your router’s private DNS
This Android setting is overriding your router’s private DNS – howtogeek.com
Even if you have a private DNS set on your router, your Android phone may not be using it. It all comes down to a single setting on your phone.
Your router has a second password you’ve probably never changed
Your router has a second password you’ve probably never changed – howtogeek.com
The concept of needing to set a secure password has been hammered into our heads for so long, it barely warrants a mention.
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Scams
1. The ‘Brushing’ Envelope Scam
- What it is: You receive an unsolicited, often empty, white envelope at your home.
- The danger: Scammers use your address to create fake “verified buyer” accounts on platforms like Amazon to post fraudulent positive reviews. These envelopes may also contain malicious QR codes designed to install malware or steal data from your phone when scanned.
- What to do: Do not scan the QR code. Report the package to the retailer (e.g., Amazon) as an unsolicited “brushing scam” and change your account password.
2. Social Media & Employment Scams
- The danger: Fraudsters impersonate legitimate companies on Facebook and WhatsApp to lure victims into fake job opportunities or high-yield cryptocurrency investment schemes. Victims are often coached by “mentors” and lose significant life savings through wire transfers.
- Red flags: Never pay money to secure a job or “work” for a company. Be wary of remote job offers that communicate exclusively via encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp.
3. Microsoft 365 & Tech Support Scams
- The danger: Attackers send phishing emails to Microsoft 365 users that lead to fake verification pages, allowing them to hijack your email and OneDrive accounts without needing your password. Additionally, “scareware” pop-ups on your computer may freeze your screen and instruct you to call a fake support number.
- What to do: Never click unsolicited links or call numbers on pop-up ads. If a pop-up appears, restart your computer immediately. Check your account settings regularly for unknown devices and remove them.
The best free password managers in 2026
The best free password managers in 2026: Better security at no cost – tech.yahoo.com
Using weak passwords makes you less safe on the internet. If your password to a critical account is too easy to guess, hackers can break in without you ever knowing you’ve been had.
Some of the most useful Pixel features are hidden in plain sigh
Some of the most useful Pixel features are hidden in plain sight—here’s how to enable them – howtogeek.com
While many features on your Pixel phone, exclusive or not, are enabled by default, a good chunk aren’t.
How Do I Stop Spam?
How Do I Stop Spam? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Excel myths that are holding back your spreadsheets
6 Excel myths that are holding back your spreadsheets – howtogeek.com
Some of Excel’s most common “best practices” aren’t actually best practices at all.
I finally understood why Google limits Pixel charging to 80%
I finally understood why Google limits Pixel charging to 80%, and it changed how I use mine – androidpolice.com
The March 2026 Pixel Feature Drop introduced a frustrating charging bug. Users who had set their charging limit to 80% noticed their devices took an agonizingly long time to reach it.
Stop using your router’s default settings (change these 3 things immediately)
Stop using your router’s default settings (change these 3 things immediately) – howtogeek.com
It’s convenient to keep some things default, including some router settings. If you’re still using these default router settings, then you need to change them immediately—even if you don’t think you’ll get hacked.
The most useful Google Pixel Watch features
The most useful Google Pixel Watch features that aren’t enabled by default – howtogeek.com
Pixel devices aren’t generally known for having tons of options for people to play around with. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some goodies tucked away in the settings. Here are a few Pixel Watch features you should enable right now.
The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook
The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook – About Chrome Books
If you’ve ever owned a Chromebook that suddenly started feeling slow, your first instinct was probably to blame the Chromebook itself.
How Do I Update Drivers on My Computer?
How Do I Update Drivers on My C omputer?- youtube.com · Ask Leo!
10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know
10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know – Lifehacker
The built-in password managers from Google and Apple are quite good these days. But if you’re switching between multiple devices and OSes, a dedicated cross-platform password manager like Bitwarden can really help. It’s open-source, encrypted by default, and most of its features are free on all platforms.
Password managers:
Password managers: What they are, how they work and why you need one – tech.yahoo.com
Most of you have probably heard the online security wonk in your life tell you that you really should be using a password manager. I recommended it myself as part of a list of 12 cybersecurity best practices, which I promise aren’t hard at all.
These are the only Windows startup apps you actually need to disable
These are the only Windows startup apps you actually need to disable – howtogeek.com
Like me, you probably don’t reboot your Windows PC that often, but when you do you might notice that there are a lot of apps that open at startup.