Need a new laptop for Back-to-School season?
Need a new laptop for Back-to-School season? – androidcentral.com
Best Buy is offering up to 60% OFF Lenovo, HP, and Acer Chromebooks during its Black Friday in July sale
Deals & Sales
How it works, Security, Tips
Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk
Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com
You open your inbox and see a message about updated security policies. Nothing about it screams scam. The email looks polished, the wording sounds official and the button promises a quick way to review the changes. That is exactly what makes it dangerous.
Review, Security
Best Password Managers 2026: Tested and Rated by Experts
Best Password Managers 2026: Tested and Rated by Experts – cybernews.com
Managing passwords in 2026 is harder than ever. Most people have to juggle dozens of different passwords between online stores, streaming platforms, work tools, banking apps, and more. Eventually, some choose the seemingly easiest option – reusing the same password across multiple accounts. However, it puts your security at serious risk.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
Do Data Removal Services Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Do Data Removal Services Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Security, Tips, Video 784-441
How Can I Tell If a Download is Safe?
How Can I Tell If a Download is Safe? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Tips, Video 784-441
The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed
The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Security, Tips
Security Habits Players Should Follow When Depositing Online
Security Habits Players Should Follow When Depositing Online – aboutchromebooks.com
Making a deposit through an online platform means sharing financial information, so it’s worth applying the same basic checks used for online banking or shopping.
How it works, Tips
This little-known Excel feature fixed one of my biggest spreadsheet problems
This little-known Excel feature fixed one of my biggest spreadsheet problems – howtogeek.com
After years of using Excel, it’s easy to fall into muscle memory. You click the same ribbon tabs, rely on the same shortcuts, and barely notice when Microsoft adds new tools.
How it works, Tips
I added a $10 Ethernet adapter to my PC, and it solved problems I didn’t know I had
I added a $10 Ethernet adapter to my PC, and it solved problems I didn’t know I had – MakeUseOf
My HP gaming laptop comes with a dedicated Ethernet port, which is what I prefer over Wi-Fi whenever it’s available.
Google, Pixel, Tips
I tested every Pixel AI feature and these 4 actually changed how I use my phone
I tested every Pixel AI feature and these 4 actually changed how I use my phone – MakeUseOf
The Pixel 10 Pro is packed with AI features — and I’ve used all of them. Most, honestly, are novelties I tried once and forgot. But four have genuinely changed how I use my phone
How it works, Learning
A failing SSD doesn’t click or grind
A failing SSD doesn’t click or grind — this is how it warns you instead – MakeUseOf
My SSD stopped working, and it felt like it had just stopped working unexpectedly. It felt this way because, unlike hard drives, there was no clicking — the warning sound that lingers for weeks to tell you something is failing.
Security
Password Manager Adoption Statistics 2026
Password Manager Adoption Statistics 2026 – aboutchromebooks.com
Only 36% of U.S. adults, about 94 million people, use a password manager, based on Security.org’s October 2024 survey of 1,000 Americans.
Google, Maps, Tips
Google Maps isn’t just GPS: These are the 3 features you should start using
Google Maps isn’t just GPS: These are the 3 features you should start using – howtogeek.com
Google Maps has quietly evolved far beyond turn-by-turn directions. Buried in its settings and menus are tools that can change how you explore, navigate, and trust the places you visit. Here are three worth turning on.
Google, Photo, Tips
Google Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos
Google Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos – 9to5google.com
Google Photos has rolled out a “classic search” toggle for Ask Photos that delivers a big quality-of-life improvement.
How it works, Security, Tips, Video 784-441
How Long Should a Password Be?
How Long Should a Password Be? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Chrome Browser, Tips
5 Browser Settings You Should Review More Often
5 Browser Settings You Should Review More Often – BGR – bgr.com
Browsers remain our primary gateway to the internet, allowing us to access millions of websites within seconds. But this reliance on browsers has its downsides
Android, How it works, Tips
I changed 4 Samsung camera settings and barely edit photos anymore
I changed 4 Samsung camera settings and barely edit photos anymore – MakeUseOf
You take a photo; it looks great on your phone, and then you revisit it later, and something feels off.
Tips, Windows
Why I don’t trust Windows copy for big files
Why I don’t trust Windows copy for big files—and what I use instead now – howtogeek.com
Copying around a couple of small files, like screenshots or documents, is, for the most part, normally fine.
Tips
– How to Make a Checklist in Google Docs: Three Methods That Work
How to Make a Checklist in Google Docs: Three Methods That Work – aboutchromebooks.com
Google Docs has a built-in checklist tool, but many people never spot it because it sits in the toolbar instead of a menu. Two other routes exist as well: one through the Format menu and one through a keyboard shortcut.
Chromebook, Deals & Sales, Google
Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook
Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (2026) – chromeunboxed.com
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook has been a staple in the budget-friendly ChromeOS world for years, largely because it delivered a far better display than its price tag suggested.
Security, Tips, Video 784-441
Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed?
Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips, Windows
I always install these 3 free apps on every Windows PC
I always install these 3 free apps on every Windows PC – howtogeek.com
We all have apps we have to install on Windows—without them, the OS just feels lacking or incomplete. Here are three such free apps I consider must-haves on every Windows installation. In fact, two of these are actually made by Microsoft and should’ve just been included by default.
Docs, Google, How it works, Tips
4 free apps I’d use before paying for Microsoft 365 again
4 free apps I’d use before paying for Microsoft 365 again – MakeUseOf
Microsoft 365 is a good subscription, and I’m not going to pretend otherwise. But $100 a year for the Personal tier is a hard sell for anyone who’s on a tight budget or simply doesn’t use everything it offers. The good news is that you’re not out of options.
Google, Tips
Change these 5 Google Wallet settings
Change these 5 Google Wallet settings and stop wasting time at checkout – howtogeek.com
While it’s convenient to pay for things with a tap of your phone, there’s still a bit of a dance that you have to go through before the actual payment happens.
Home Tech, How it works, Security, Tips
You don’t need to build a Pi-hole anymore
You don’t need to build a Pi-hole anymore—this cloud tool does it without hardware – howtogeek.com .
However, if you want something that is more hands off, cloud-based, and cost-competitive, you should consider NextDNS.
Apple, iOS, Tips
This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into a Dumb Phone
This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone – Wired
It’s called Assistive Access. Introduced with iOS 17, Apple designed it for those with cognitive disabilities. If you’ve never encountered or stumbled across it, it’s a distinctive iOS experience: fewer options, more focused features, easier to navigate.
How it works, Review, Tips
SD cards are insanely fast now
SD cards are insanely fast now — but most people buy the wrong speed – MakeUseOf
When you’re looking to buy, you might want to get one with the fastest possible speed, especially since SD cards are insanely fast right now. But not every device supports the fastest speed, which is where you need to be careful.
Security, Tips
New phishing campaign hits LastPass, Bitwarden users
New phishing campaign hits LastPass, Bitwarden users – password manager customers warned – techradar.com
Criminals have been found impersonating popular password managers LastPass and Bitwarden online in an attempt to trick users into sharing their login credentials, and thus access to a treasure trove of passwords and other secrets.
Apple, Mac, Security, Tips
Beware of fake Mac crash reports out to steal your passwords
Beware of fake Mac crash reports out to steal your passwords – 9to5Mac
While macOS is generally very stable, there are times when an app will crash and your Mac will offer to send a diagnostic report to Apple.
How it works, Security, Tips
You have a strong password. Here’s why your online accounts are still at risk
You have a strong password. Here’s why your online accounts are still at risk – Android Authority
Sure, passwords play a very critical part in online account authentication, but that doesn’t mean the other two components deserve any less attention. For a bulletproof digital existence, you’ll have to pay equal consideration to your email, password, and two-factor authentication, and here’s how you can achieve it.
Chromebook, Google, Security, Tips
Can Chromebooks Get Viruses
Can Chromebooks Get Viruses? How to Protect Your Device – privateinternetaccess.com
Chromebooks have a reputation for being almost virus-proof. Many people treat them like the low-drama laptops of the tech world: open the lid, sign in, and things work as expected.