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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).
This one Gemini feature saved me hours every week on spreadsheet work
This one Gemini feature saved me hours every week on spreadsheet work – howtogeek.com
If you work with data, the biggest thing slowing you down isn’t the analysis itself. It’s the constant, boring administrative work needed to get the data ready. You’ve probably been there, looking at a raw export and knowing you’ll spend hours manually formatting, setting up conditional rules, and organizing the structure before you can get any real insight.
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?
Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit
Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit for Windows 10 Users Locked Out of Windows 11 – gHacks Tech News – share.google
Google has introduced a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit priced at $3, in partnership with refurbished tech retailer Back Market. The kit is aimed at users still running Windows 10 on hardware that doesn’t meet Windows 11’s system requirements.
How to Delete Chrome Extensions
How to Delete Chrome Extensions – aboutchromebooks.com
Most people install Chrome extensions and never look back. They pile up quietly, running in the background, consuming memory, and sometimes pulling data they don’t need. Removing the ones you don’t use takes under a minute — here’s exactly how to do it.
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.
How to Turn On Chrome Full Screen on Any Device
How to Turn On Chrome Full Screen on Any Device – aboutchromebooks.com
Chrome full screen mode hides the address bar, tab strip, and system taskbar so only the webpage remains. It takes one keypress on most platforms — here’s how it works on every device.
Google Photos rolls out touch-up tools for making ‘quick, subtle fixes’ to your selfies
Google Photos rolls out touch-up tools for making ‘quick, subtle fixes’ to your selfies – 9to5google.com
If you’re on Android, Google Photos is probably your go-to way for managing your images and videos, backing those memories up to the cloud, and making edits while on the move. With its latest update, Google is looking to bring retouching tools to your selfies, all while trying to do so in a way the brand keeps referring to as “subtle.”
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.
How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome
How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome – aboutchromebooks.com
Chrome stores cookies and cached files to speed things up and keep you signed in across visits. Over time, stale data causes pages to load broken layouts, show outdated prices, or behave oddly after a site update. Clearing this data resets the browser back to a clean state. The steps differ slightly on desktop, Android, and iPhone, but each takes under a minute.
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.
These are the 3 most useful Google apps you’ve probably never heard of
These are the 3 most useful Google apps you’ve probably never heard of – howtogeek.com
Google is most famous for its search engine, email service, and Android phones, but over the years they’ve developed dozens of great applications. Here are some of my favorites you can still download and use today.
Should I Set Up Two Partitions on My Hard Disk?
Should I Set Up Two Partitions on My Hard Disk? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!