Privacy is an important issue and you don’t want personal information about you, your interests or your activities in Windows 10 or online to be shared with people that don’t need it, who would share […]
Your computer is under constant threats from malware and hackers who want to gain access to your computer to steal information, install malware ransomware and more. Here’s how to stay safe.
Computers can connect to wired and wireless networks to communicate with other computers and devices. This can be to exchange files, access resources on another computer like a music library, and so on.
Microsoft includes Windows Defender in Windows 10 and this is a security program that is provided to protect your computer from malware threats like viruses, Trojans, spyware and so on. Do you need it?
If you have not heard already (perhaps you just got back from the International Space Station), millions of Dropbox accounts were compromised. Here’s the easiest way to change your password.
Your computer and your router can be attacked by hackers and malware and they can cause havoc with your internet connection. You need to check your router asap to see if you have been compromised.
Almost every week you hear about a security breach somewhere and passwords have been stolen. Could someone access your Microsoft account? Not if you secure it with 2-factor authentication.
Windows Defender has quietly been getting better and it is a much more reliable security program than when it was first introduced. The update in Windows 10 anniversary edition makes it even better.
Do you need antivirus software or a full security suite on your Windows PC? What will happen if you choose not to run antivirus or antispyware software? Is it dangerous not to use security?
Many apps on computers and smartphones have access to your Twitter account. They may be able to read you posts or even post themselves. Find out who has access and take control with a security […]
You cannot completely stop Facebook, but there are steps you can take and settings you may not be aware of that enable you to exert some control over unwanted ads and tracking.
Scanning for malware with a utility like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can be slow on some computers, so we have put together a collection of top tips to speed up your scans.
If you are running Windows 10 you can track the location of all your computers, tablets and mobile phones. You can find devices that are lost or stolen, or just monitor them for your own […]
If you are switching antivirus software or even just upgrading to a newer version, you should remove all traces of the previous program to avoid problems. Here’s how to do it properly.
Most people install security software on their Windows PC and then forget about it. The default settings may be OK for most people, but are they the best? Here are some useful tweaks to Avast […]
The amount of data that Windows 10 sends back to Microsoft has been a concern for some users. Fortunately, there are lots of privacy tools that will prevent this and here are two new ones.
Hidden protection systems? Well, not quite hidden, but there are certainly settings that you should check to make sure they are turned on because they can increase the security of your PC.
Is Windows 10 the biggest spyware program ever created? Some people do not like the way that it shares information with Microsoft and Safer-Networking has a free utility that can prevent that.
Sometimes when you are browsing the web, Chrome (and other web browsers too), will block access to a website with a warning that danger lies ahead. Why? What is wrong? You can find out.
You may not be the only one that can access your Google Drive content and apps may also have access. Which apps are they and why do they have permissions? Find out and block them.
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