Phishing links and malware are a familiar threat to anyone who browses the internet. Still, sophisticated attacks can catch even the most security-minded users off guard. And nothing's more sophisticated than impersonating Google on Google's own platform. In a recent malicious advertising campaign, hackers purchased "Sponsored" Google Search ad space...
Microsoft is Reinforcing Outlook With New Security Changes
Keeping your email locked down is extremely important in this online age. They're usually among the very first access points that malicious actors attempt to access, since basically all your other online accounts are linked to it to one degree or another. Outlook is getting a bit more secure with...
How to Password Protect Your PDF Files to Keep Sensitive Files Safe
Most of us share documents via email. But what if it’s a digital copy of your birth certificate, a sensitive medical record, or a confidential legal document? I want to ensure that only the intended recipient can access it. That's where PDF password protection comes in – it’s like putting...
Turn on This Feature Before You Get Your Android Phone Repaired
Our whole lives are on our phones, including our credit cards, private photos, and personal messages. So, it’s understandable to feel anxious when handing over your phone to a repair technician. Fortunately, Repair Mode on your Android device (called Maintenance Mode for Samsung Galaxy phones) lets you lock away all...
14 Reasons Why Your Computer is Slow
Computers slow down for any number of reasons, but most of those boil down to one thing – us using them. As you download programs, install extensions, surf the web, create files, and fill your hard drive with movies and music, inevitably, you'll build up virtual detritus that will impact...