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.
How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere?
How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Stop saving Microsoft Office files to your desktop
Stop saving Microsoft Office files to your desktop (and thank me later) – How-To Geek
There was a time when saving a Word doc to your desktop was the best way to find it the next day. That time ended a decade ago. Today, saving an Office file to your desktop is the most dangerous habit in your workflow because it’s a modern productivity dead-end.
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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.
Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet)
Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet) – How-To Geek
The digital world is messy, noisy, and occasionally hostile, and I’ve tried to stay at least a little security-conscious as more of my life has moved online. For a long time, that meant using a password manager and calling it a day.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 $250 off
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is back down to its best price ever at $250 off – chromeunboxed.com
We keep a constant eye on the best Chromebook deals around the web each week, but there are certain discounts that deserve their own spotlight. When a flagship device hits a price point that makes it competitive with mid-range hardware, it is worth paying attention. Today,
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 antivirus is probably slowing your PC more than protecting it-
Your antivirus is probably slowing your PC more than protecting it- MakeUseOf
Antivirus is one of the first things most people install on a new PC. After all, nobody wants malware ruining their PC or, worse, stealing their data. And to be fair, most popular antivirus suites do a decent job of protecting your PC.
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.
Protecting Your Schwab Accounts From A RAT Attack
Protecting Your Schwab Accounts From A RAT Attack – youtube.com · Retire With Ryan Podcast
I’m convinced this $25 USB-C hub is the best boring upgrade I’ve ever bought
I’m convinced this $25 USB-C hub is the best boring upgrade I’ve ever bought – howtogeek.com
Whether you’re buying a MacBook or a Windows laptop, most modern laptops suffer from one serious problem: They don’t have enough ports. Thankfully, you can solve that problem for less than $30.
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.
The 6 Best Chromebooks Under $300 for 2026
The 6 Best Chromebooks Under $300 for 2026 – technobezz.com ·