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Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out
Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out and your favorites just got easier to reach – AndroidAuthority
For the past few months, Google has been testing a few key interface upgrades for the Wallet app to make important or most frequently used passes easier to access. While we’ve brought you early previews of these features from tinkering with the app internally, Google is now officially rolling out these visual upgrades.
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network – discoveryalert.com.au
The digital transformation of family life has created an unprecedented convergence of convenience and vulnerability. As households integrate everything from smart thermostats to AI-powered homework assistants, the traditional security perimeter has dissolved entirely.
Computer Won’t Run Windows 11? Google’s ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative
Computer Won’t Run Windows 11? Google’s ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative – cnet.com
Google is issuing you its periodic reminder that you aren’t tethered to Microsoft’s operating system if you own a PC. In fact, the search giant is making it easier than ever to switch over to ChromeOS Flex.
Your ISP is watching more than you think
Your ISP is watching more than you think—here’s what it sees – howtogeek.com
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) seems to be an entity that serves you based on the name, but in the end an ISP is a business trying to make a profit. This means it doesn’t always have your best interests at heart, unless it hurts the company’s bottom-line.
I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions
I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions — and I don’t get why it’s not popular – makeuseof.com
There’s an unspoken frustration that lives rent-free in the minds of anyone who has ever used Chrome on Android: where are the extensions? And so, for years, I found myself tethered to my laptop whenever I needed a specific browser extension for anything that required more than just scrolling.
Americans Overconfident Despite Rising Cyber Risks
Americans Overconfident Despite Rising Cyber Risks — Security Today – securitytoday.com
New survey data reveals a significant gap between perceived digital safety and the actual security habits of U.S. consumers.
I ditched modern file transfer apps for a 25-year-old FTP client
I ditched modern file transfer apps for a 25-year-old FTP client—here’s why – howtogeek.com
Most people, by default, rely on cloud storage for wireless transfers between computers. However, there is a better, faster way to transfer files wirelessly (as long as they’re connected to the same local network.) Instead of uploading files to the cloud just to access them on a different device, you can use FileZilla.
I wasted years buying compressed air cans
I wasted years buying compressed air cans—this $20 electric duster changed everything – howtogeek.com
Disposable compressed air dusters are an essential part of the desktop toolkit, as they provide an easy, efficient, and effortless way to clean your computer and everything around it. However, they come with one major downside—they are a one-and-done deal. Once you run out of gas, you need to buy a new can.
These 5 Gboard tricks will save you hours of typing every year
These 5 Gboard tricks will save you hours of typing every year – howtogeek.com
Gboard is arguably the best virtual keyboard of all time, so it’s no surprise that it comes pre-installed on most Android phones. While many people use it every single day, most treat it as a simple, basic typing tool rather than the productivity powerhouse it actually is.
Just released: Email-verified Sends and vault archiving
Just released: Email-verified Sends and vault archiving – start.bitwarden.com
Tax deadlines are around the corner, and your password manager vault could use some attention. Here’s what’s new this month in Bitwarden. Let’s get into it.
Bitwarden vs. 1Password: I Tested Both Password Managers
Bitwarden vs. 1Password: I Tested Both Password Managers – learn.g2.com
I don’t worry about forgetting a password, I worry about reusing the same one too many times just to get through the day. That’s what pushed me to seriously test a password manager instead of relying on memory or browser saves.
Your Windows 11 PC has a built-in packet analyzer
Your Windows 11 PC has a built-in packet analyzer — and it’s more powerful than most people realizen – Make Use Of
Any Windows packet analysis guide that starts with “download Wireshark” may be skipping a very important step, especially since Windows already has a built-in packet analyzer. It’s called PktMon (Packet Monitor). Even though you most likely haven’t heard of it, it’s far more robust than you’d expect.
Don’t throw away your old 120GB SATA SSD
Don’t throw away your old 120GB SATA SSD—here’s what I actually use mine for – howtogeek.com
Repurposing a 1TB or 2TB SSD is easy enough. There’s always something you can do with those, from game drives to external drives for backups. But when it comes to things like 250GB HDDs or 120GB SATA drives, it might seem like we’re not as spoiled for choice.
Stop copying one thing at a time: Clipboard history
Stop copying one thing at a time: Clipboard history will change how you work – howtogeek.com
The clipboard, used when copying and pasting, is one of the most useful features on any computer or smartphone. Most platforms also have an even more powerful companion feature that’s easy to overlook, but is a complete game-changer once you start using it. It’s the clipboard history.
Hackers Love These 8 “Safe” Password Habits
Hackers Love These 8 “Safe” Password Habits—Are You Using Them? – savingadvice.com
If you think your passwords are “pretty secure,” you’re not alone—and that’s exactly the problem. Most people follow what seems like smart advice, yet millions of accounts are hacked every day