Tap to Pay – 72x More Complicated Than a Simple Tap!
Tap to Pay – 72x More Complicated Than a Simple Tap! – youtube.com
Android, Google, Tips
This tiny Gmail update makes dealing with verification codes much easier
This tiny Gmail update makes dealing with verification codes much easier – androidcentral.com
Gmail is rolling out a new shortcut on Android and iOS that lets you quickly copy verification codes directly from your inbox.
How it works, Security
I get these emails every week, but they’re actually a scam
I get these emails every week, but they’re actually a scam by makeuseof.com
My inbox is a regular mish-mash of the useful, the pointless, and absolute bona fide scams. What surprises me is that I keep getting the same scams on repeat, even after marking them as spam.
Tips
I didn’t expect USB-C AA batteries to be this good, but here we are
I didn’t expect USB-C AA batteries to be this good, but here we are – MakeUseOf
A new phenomenon in the battery market is USB-C rechargeable AA batteries. USB-C is going everywhere and touching everything, and apparently that includes AA cells.
Google, How it works, Learning, Security
Google Account Passkey Setup: 13 Steps [2026]
Google Account Passkey Setup: 13 Steps [2026] – tech-insider.org
Passwords are no longer the front line of account security. Google has spent the past three years pushing users toward passkeys, and by 2026 the shift has real numbers behind it.
How it works, Tips
4 “junk drawer” electronics that are actually worth keeping around
4 “junk drawer” electronics that are actually worth keeping around – howtogeek.com
Most people have a drawer somewhere in their house filled with cables, adapters, and small gadgets they haven’t touched in months. Don’t let the spring cleaning mood take you from your PC and convince you to throw it all out during a cleanup.
How it works, Learning, Security, Tips
How to Turn on Passkeys for Google Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Turn on Passkeys for Google Account: A Step-by-Step Guide – gadgets360.com
Your password manager saves and syncs passkeys, so you can use them to sign in on other devices.
How it works, Security
Scammers are buying Google ads to steal bank logins
Scammers are buying Google ads to steal bank logins – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com
Scammers bought sponsored search links that sent banking customers to fake login pages.
The Justice Department says the same operation used fraudulent ads delivered through Google and Bing.
How it works, Tips
The only 5 Linux distros I recommend to beginners
The only 5 Linux distros I recommend to beginners — after 10 years of using Linux – howtogeek.com
When someone new to Linux asks which distro they should start with, the usual recommendations are Ubuntu or Linux Mint.
How it works, Tips
– 4 “smart” home gadgets that don’t need Wi-Fi or an app
4 “smart” home gadgets that don’t need Wi-Fi or an app – howtogeek.com
I have a home filled with devices connected to my router, but I’m not fully convinced that these have made my home smarter.
How it works, Security, Tips
Why Passwords Alone Are No Longer Enough to Protect Your Digital Life
Why Passwords Alone Are No Longer Enough to Protect Your Digital Life – goodmenproject.com
If you want to understand how to protect online accounts today, the answer involves layers of protection. Unique passwords, multi-factor authentication, careful recovery settings, phishing awareness, secure devices, password managers, and increasingly passkeys all play a role.
Deals & Sales
This Lenovo Laptop Is Cheaper Than an iPad and Amazon Just Went 40% Off at Nearly Zero Margin
This Lenovo Laptop Is Cheaper Than an iPad and Amazon Just Went 40% Off at Nearly Zero Margin – gizmodo.com
A basic iPad starts at $329 and runs iPadOS on a tablet that requires a separate keyboard to function as a laptop. This Lenovo Chromebook is $299, runs Chrome OS on a full laptop with a 14-inch touchscreen, physical keyboard, 13-hour battery, WiFi 6, and a 7-in-1 hub included in the box.
How it works, Security, Tips
How to back up a Bitwarden vault | Bitwarden
How to back up a Bitwarden vault | Bitwarden – bitwarden.com
Even with vaults safely stored, keeping an up-to-date, encrypted local copy on hand is still a good idea. This guide to backing up your Bitwarden vault covers choosing an export format, running the export, and keeping the file secure afterward.
How it works, Security, Tips
Easily add a new account to Bitwarden using inline autofill
Easily add a new account to Bitwarden using inline autofill | Bitwarden – bitwarden.com
An update to the inline autofill makes it easier than ever to add items to Bitwarden. Whether a new login or one you remember and haven’t stored yet, the inline autofill menu will help get them secured.
How it works, Security, Video 784-441
How Passkeys Work (A No-Tech Version)
How Passkeys Work (A No-Tech Version) – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
I switched from Google Password Manager to Bitwarden, and passwords weren’t the reason
I switched from Google Password Manager to Bitwarden, and passwords weren’t the reason – makeuseof.com
Beyond the small conveniences, though, Google’s password manager is pretty basic. As my needs grew from storing passwords to wanting secure notes, file attachments, emergency access, and true cross-platform support, I switched to Bitwarden, which offers more transparency while being as secure as any paid password manager.
How it works, Tips
I turned my old Android phone into a security camera and ditched my Ring subscription
I turned my old Android phone into a security camera and ditched my Ring subscription – makeuseof.com
I’ve had an old Android phone sitting in a drawer for over a year, and every time I saw it, I felt a small pang of guilt about all that unused hardware. Meanwhile, when I was adding smart security cameras to my house.
Android, Google
Every single new feature in Android 17 QPR1 [Video]
Every single new feature in Android 17 QPR1 [Video] – 9to5google.com · by Damien Wilde
Google, Pixel, Tips
September 2026 Pixel Drop: VIPs widget redesign, more Pixel Watch gestures
September 2026 Pixel Drop: VIPs widget redesign, more Pixel Watch gestures – 9to5google.com
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Pixel Drop.
How it works, Tips
Before you give away your old phone, remove these 4 things or regret it later
Before you give away your old phone, remove these 4 things or regret it later – howtogeek.com
Giving your old phone to a friend or family member is a great way to get some extra life out of a device you no longer need. But before you hand it over, consider more than deleting your photos and removing a few apps.
Apple, iOS, Tips
iPhone Senior Mode: A Complete Guide for Elderly Users
iPhone Senior Mode: A Complete Guide for Elderly Users – airdroid.com
Smartphones can be challenging for many older adults. Small text, complex menus, and too many apps often make even simple tasks hard. That’s why having a simplified iPhone setup can make a big difference. It helps seniors stay connected, independent, and less frustrated.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441, Windows
How Do I Recover My Outlook Account?
How Do I Recover My Outlook Account? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Tips, Video 784-441
What’s the Best Two-Factor Authentication Method?
What’s the Best Two-Factor Authentication Method? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Video 784-441
Why Are There So Many Jerks Online?
Why Are There So Many Jerks Online? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips
This tiny sensor is one of the few smart home gadgets I recommend to everyone
This tiny sensor is one of the few smart home gadgets I recommend to everyone – howtogeek.com
As someone who is very fond of my smart home setup, I’ll be the first to admit that a lot of it is surplus to requirements. But there is one smart home sensor that I absolutely won’t shut up about.
How it works, Security, Tips
Password Manager Security: Harden It in 12 Steps [2026]
Password Manager Security: Harden It in 12 Steps [2026] – tech-insider.org
The vault sitting on your laptop right now is a far bigger target than the individual websites you log into. This tutorial walks through 12 concrete steps to lock that vault down against the threats that actually worked in 2026: infostealers, passkey phishing, and browser-in-the-browser scams, using tools available on any major password manager in Australia today.
How it works, Security, Tips
Stop saving passwords in your browser, use this free tool instead
Stop saving passwords in your browser, use this free tool instead – makeuseof.com
Your browser saves passwords much like it saves bookmarks. They sit in a local file, protected by your operating system login and nothing else. Any program running under your profile can request the decryption key for those entries, and the system grants it automatically.
How it works, Tips, Windows
– PowerToys features that are useful even if you’re not a Windows power user
5 new PowerToys features that are useful even if you’re not a Windows power user – How-To Geek
Microsoft’s PowerToys suite of Windows utilities, which you can download from GitHub or install through the Microsoft Store, has earned a reputation as a tool designed for — and used exclusively by — Windows power users. But the reality is more nuanced.
Fun Stuff, Video 784-441
Sailin’ On To Hawaii -steel guitar
Sailin’ On To Hawaii -steel guitar – youtube.com · by Hawaiian Steel Guitar