Does Size Really Matter? Here’s Why Password Length Isn’t Everything
Does Size Really Matter? Here’s Why Password Length Isn’t Everything – cnet.com
For years, I’ve been told the same thing: Make your passwords longer. Add more characters, throw in symbols, mix uppercase and lowercase letters and you’ll be safer online.
Patch Tuesday, January 2026 Edition
Patch Tuesday, January 2026 Edition – krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft today issued patches to plug at least 113 security holes in its various Windows operating systems and supported software. Eight of the vulnerabilities earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, and the company warns that attackers are already exploiting one of the bugs fixed today.
Stop buying external SSDs: Build your own for less money
Stop buying external SSDs: Build your own for less money – How-To-Geek
Are you thinking about buying a new external SSD? We all seem to be constantly in need of more storage, but I’d caution against heading straight for a pre-built external SSD.
Don’t Be Scammed When Recovering an Account
Don’t Be Scammed When Recovering an Account – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Desperate times can lead to desperate mistakes.
Don’t let your panic open the door to scammers.
By far the number one topic on Ask Leo! (as measured by page and video views) is what to do if you’ve lost your password and can’t log in to a service you rely on. Google tops the list, but the problem applies equally to other online services like Outlook.com, Facebook, and more.
Don’t Be Scammed When Recovering an Account – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight
Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight — and now I use it daily – androidpolice.com
I open Gmail dozens of times a day. It was where messages landed, and occasionally got starred or archived. I never expected it to be useful beyond email.
– Stop buying standard USB flash drives
Please stop buying standard USB flash drives in 2026 – howtogeek.com
If you’re thinking about getting a cheap USB flash drive, hear me out. Instead of getting a cheap but very sluggish flash drive, consider buying a USB SSD that looks like a regular thumb drive but is way faster and only slightly more expensive.
5 reasons you should get a HAM radio technician’s license
5 reasons you should get a HAM radio technician’s license – How-To Geek
In a world of satellites and cell towers, radio may seem hopelessly outdated. But there are plenty of good reasons to get a ham radio license in today’s world. From personal hobbies to emergency situations, you never know when it might come in handy.
$100 price drop on Google Pixel Watch
How Do Spam Filters Work? –
How Do Spam Filters Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Six Signs of a Phishing Attack – Ask Leo!
Six Signs of a Phishing Attack – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Don’t be fooled.
A friend received a fairly convincing phishing attempt. I’ll cover the signs that showed it was spam.
Six Signs of a Phishing Attack
Six Signs of a Phishing Attack – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Faster Logins with Passkeys | Bitwarden Passkey Tutorial
Faster Logins with Passkeys | Bitwarden Passkey Tutorial – youtube.com · Jason Rebholz
Say Goodbye to Passwords: Passkeys Explained Simply
Say Goodbye to Passwords: Passkeys Explained Simply – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Does the Recycle Bin Take Up Space, and Where Is It?
Does the Recycle Bin Take Up Space, and Where Is It? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Does the Recycle Bin Take Up Space, and Where Is It ?· Ask Leo!
When you delete a file using Windows File Explorer, that file is placed in the Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin in Windows has saved many a person from grief, I’m sure. But where exactly is it, and do the deleted files still take up space?
PC habits that waste time every day
10 common PC habits that waste time every day (and what to do instead) – howtogeek.com
Are you confident you’re using your PC as efficiently as possible? Most people aren’t. From typing techniques to shut down procedures, we’ve all picked up habits that waste time without us even noticing. Here are 10 common PC habits that are wasting your time—and how to fix them.