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Don’t use SSDs for long-term storage; do this instead

Don’t use SSDs for long-term storage; do this instead – MakeUseOf
SSDs are fast and reliable for daily use, and I wouldn’t trade mine for use as a boot drive. But you can’t trust them for long-term storage once you understand how SSDs and HDDs differ in the way they store data. NAND cells lose their charge over time without power, which means an SSD sitting in a drawer for a year or two might not have all your data when you plug it back in.

 

The Great Password Manager Migration

The Great Password Manager Migration: Why Security-Conscious Users Are Abandoning LastPass for Bitwarden – webpronews.com
For years, LastPass stood as the default recommendation when anyone asked about password managers. It was the name that rolled off the tongue of IT professionals, tech journalists, and casual users alike. But a series of security incidents, controversial business decisions, and the maturation of open-source alternatives have triggered a quiet but significant exodus — one that reveals deeper truths about trust, transparency, and the future of digital security tools.

Acer’s Chromebook with MediaTek Kompanio $220 off

Acer’s latest 14-inch touchscreen Chromebook with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra hits new all-time low at $220 off – 9to5toys.com
As part of its ongoing President’s Day sale event, Best Buy is offering Acer’s latest touchscreen Chromebook Plus Spin 514 touchscreen laptop for $479 shipped. This is one of the latest models in the brand’s Chromebook catalog that hit the scene towards the end of last year at IFA 2025 carrying a $700 price tag.

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 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.

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.

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