Responses to Your Three Common Password Manager Objections
Responses to Your Three Common Password Manager Objections – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
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Google, Tips
Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying
Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying – 9to5google.com
This new design replaces the top toolbar that housed various actions. Google only surfaced three actions with everything else in an overflow menu.
Google, Tips
Your Pixel Watch can now spot health trends
Your Pixel Watch can now spot health trends—here’s when you’ll see them – howtogeek.com
Health Guardian will reach Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5 owners starting this week. You should expect the first trends to reach the Google Health app in early October. The additional tracking is free.
Android, Google, Security, Tips
5 once-great Android apps you should delete immediately, and what to use instead
5 once-great Android apps you should delete immediately, and what to use instead – howtogeek.com
Some legendary, trusted names have become completely unnecessary or unsafe to use. Make sure you don’t have any of them on your phone.
Google, Maps, Tips
Google Maps update shows traffic lights and stop signs at your next turn on Android Auto, more
Google Maps update shows traffic lights and stop signs at your next turn on Android Auto, more – 9to5google.com
Google Maps is rolling out a new update on Android Auto that makes it easier to know what to expect at your next turn, with a visual indicator to show upcoming traffic lights or stop signs.
Google, How it works, Tips
How to turn your old Windows PC into a Chromebook for free
How to turn your old Windows PC into a Chromebook for free – Engadget
ChromeOS Flex can breathe new life into an old PC that no longer receives security updates.
Security, Tips
What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me
What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
I practiced what I preach. Your bank calls about a suspicious charge.
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What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me
What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
How to Reformat a Disk
How to Reformat a Disk – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
https://www.itechpost.com/articles/237405/20260923/password-manager-vs-authenticator-app-2fa-pros-cons-security-risks.htm
Password Manager vs. Authenticator App: The 2FA Pros, Cons, and Security Risks – itechpost.com
That creates a practical security choice. Should 2FA codes stay in a password manager for easier access, or should they remain in a separate authenticator app?
How it works, Tips, Windows
My Windows 11 PC runs smoother after I removed these preinstalled Microsoft apps – makeuseof.com
Every Windows 11 PC comes loaded with apps, and the idea is to get you started without much hassle. Of course, not all those apps are useful, at least not to everyone.
How it works, Tips
Should you shut down your PC every night?
Should you shut down your PC every night? Here’s what it actually does to your computer – howtogeek.com
The easy, upfront answer is that you don’t need to shut down your computer every night. A modern computer isn’t just a single-task, isolated machine in your house. It’s a connected device that still has stuff to do when you’re not using it. In fact, it’s better if your computer performs updates and maintenance while you’re asleep.
Chromebook, Google, How it works, Learning, Tips
9 Perks Of Switching To A Chromebook
9 Perks Of Switching To A Chromebook – BGR – bgr.com
Generally, if all you want to do on a computer is use web apps, take notes, and stream videos, a Chromebook under $500 can offer the same experience as a $1,000 Apple MacBook.
Android, Google, Tips
This tiny Gmail update makes dealing with verification codes much easier
This tiny Gmail update makes dealing with verification codes much easier – androidcentral.com
Gmail is rolling out a new shortcut on Android and iOS that lets you quickly copy verification codes directly from your inbox.
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I didn’t expect USB-C AA batteries to be this good, but here we are
I didn’t expect USB-C AA batteries to be this good, but here we are – MakeUseOf
A new phenomenon in the battery market is USB-C rechargeable AA batteries. USB-C is going everywhere and touching everything, and apparently that includes AA cells.
How it works, Tips
4 “junk drawer” electronics that are actually worth keeping around
4 “junk drawer” electronics that are actually worth keeping around – howtogeek.com
Most people have a drawer somewhere in their house filled with cables, adapters, and small gadgets they haven’t touched in months. Don’t let the spring cleaning mood take you from your PC and convince you to throw it all out during a cleanup.
How it works, Learning, Security, Tips
How to Turn on Passkeys for Google Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Turn on Passkeys for Google Account: A Step-by-Step Guide – gadgets360.com
Your password manager saves and syncs passkeys, so you can use them to sign in on other devices.
How it works, Tips
The only 5 Linux distros I recommend to beginners
The only 5 Linux distros I recommend to beginners — after 10 years of using Linux – howtogeek.com
When someone new to Linux asks which distro they should start with, the usual recommendations are Ubuntu or Linux Mint.
How it works, Tips
– 4 “smart” home gadgets that don’t need Wi-Fi or an app
4 “smart” home gadgets that don’t need Wi-Fi or an app – howtogeek.com
I have a home filled with devices connected to my router, but I’m not fully convinced that these have made my home smarter.
How it works, Security, Tips
Why Passwords Alone Are No Longer Enough to Protect Your Digital Life
Why Passwords Alone Are No Longer Enough to Protect Your Digital Life – goodmenproject.com
If you want to understand how to protect online accounts today, the answer involves layers of protection. Unique passwords, multi-factor authentication, careful recovery settings, phishing awareness, secure devices, password managers, and increasingly passkeys all play a role.
How it works, Security, Tips
How to back up a Bitwarden vault | Bitwarden
How to back up a Bitwarden vault | Bitwarden – bitwarden.com
Even with vaults safely stored, keeping an up-to-date, encrypted local copy on hand is still a good idea. This guide to backing up your Bitwarden vault covers choosing an export format, running the export, and keeping the file secure afterward.
How it works, Security, Tips
Easily add a new account to Bitwarden using inline autofill
Easily add a new account to Bitwarden using inline autofill | Bitwarden – bitwarden.com
An update to the inline autofill makes it easier than ever to add items to Bitwarden. Whether a new login or one you remember and haven’t stored yet, the inline autofill menu will help get them secured.
How it works, Security, Tips
I switched from Google Password Manager to Bitwarden, and passwords weren’t the reason
I switched from Google Password Manager to Bitwarden, and passwords weren’t the reason – makeuseof.com
Beyond the small conveniences, though, Google’s password manager is pretty basic. As my needs grew from storing passwords to wanting secure notes, file attachments, emergency access, and true cross-platform support, I switched to Bitwarden, which offers more transparency while being as secure as any paid password manager.
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I turned my old Android phone into a security camera and ditched my Ring subscription
I turned my old Android phone into a security camera and ditched my Ring subscription – makeuseof.com
I’ve had an old Android phone sitting in a drawer for over a year, and every time I saw it, I felt a small pang of guilt about all that unused hardware. Meanwhile, when I was adding smart security cameras to my house.
Google, Pixel, Tips
September 2026 Pixel Drop: VIPs widget redesign, more Pixel Watch gestures
September 2026 Pixel Drop: VIPs widget redesign, more Pixel Watch gestures – 9to5google.com
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Pixel Drop.
How it works, Tips
Before you give away your old phone, remove these 4 things or regret it later
Before you give away your old phone, remove these 4 things or regret it later – howtogeek.com
Giving your old phone to a friend or family member is a great way to get some extra life out of a device you no longer need. But before you hand it over, consider more than deleting your photos and removing a few apps.
Apple, iOS, Tips
iPhone Senior Mode: A Complete Guide for Elderly Users
iPhone Senior Mode: A Complete Guide for Elderly Users – airdroid.com
Smartphones can be challenging for many older adults. Small text, complex menus, and too many apps often make even simple tasks hard. That’s why having a simplified iPhone setup can make a big difference. It helps seniors stay connected, independent, and less frustrated.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441, Windows
How Do I Recover My Outlook Account?
How Do I Recover My Outlook Account? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
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What’s the Best Two-Factor Authentication Method?
What’s the Best Two-Factor Authentication Method? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips
This tiny sensor is one of the few smart home gadgets I recommend to everyone
This tiny sensor is one of the few smart home gadgets I recommend to everyone – howtogeek.com
As someone who is very fond of my smart home setup, I’ll be the first to admit that a lot of it is surplus to requirements. But there is one smart home sensor that I absolutely won’t shut up about.