Computers (in all shapes and sizes) have become crucial to our lives. All our work, information, and critical services now run through computer systems. That makes them a target for all sorts of malicious software. However, not every piece of nasty code is the same. There’s a huge variety of...
How to Backup Google Chrome History
It is only after you lose your browsing history that you realize how much you relied on it. You’ll waste hours and hours tracking down all the important websites you frequently visit, to say nothing of the sites you never find again. Losing your Google Chrome history is surprisingly easy....
How to Set Up and Use Alexa to Get Help in an Emergency
If you have an Alexa-enabled device, you’re not alone in an emergency situation. Along with Alexa’s laundry list of concierge services, like sharing local news or weather updates, it can also request help in the event of an emergency. In the event of an emergency, Alexa’s Emergency Help feature is...
How to Send a Password-Protected Email for Free
If you want to send a private message to someone and ensure that they are the only ones who read it, protecting it with a password only the recipient knows is a solid choice. Fortunately, secure email providers ProtonMail and Tutanota make this process easy and highly secure, and you...
Signs Your Computer has a Virus
The Internet seems to be full of good guys and bad guys, and the bad guys want to take over your computer. That might seem to be an oversimplification, but the fact is that there are thousands of viruses, malware, or trojanware that could infect your system. Sometimes getting infected...