Security

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Theft protection screens on two Android phones
I found 3 Android features so useful I'm confused why they ship disabled

Why aren't these already on?

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Samsung phone showing security settings
Samsung had the most secure face unlock on Android, then abandoned it

Secure face unlock is few and far between on Android phones, but Galaxy phones had it years ago before Samsung removed it.

Taks Scheduler on a PC
This Windows process comes back after every update and quietly chews through your files

What this hidden Windows process actually does — and how to stop it for good

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The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI with the screen on on a concrete ledge.
Why Windows Secure Boot can be bypassed so easily (and what Microsoft isn't telling you)

Secure Boot was once considered an unbreakable force protecting your PC. Now, it's vulnerable, and there's not an easy way to fix it.

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Samsung phone showing security settings
My Samsung has security features I've never seen on any other Android phone

Samsung is clearly ahead of the curve.

privacy settings on PC
I spent 20 minutes reviewing my Windows 11 app permissions and changed 6 settings right after

Turns out "set it and forget it" isn't great privacy advice.

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Private DNS set up on a One UI 8.5 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
You don't need an antivirus on Android — this free DNS setting does it for free
DNS

4 digits can protect against 100s of malicious websites.

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An old N300 series router
Buying a router in the US is about to get complicated

The FCC has banned the sale of routers made outside the US — here's what that means for you

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HP OmniBook X Flip 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop Next Gen AI PC sitting on a table.
HP just closed one of the biggest holes in Windows BitLocker encryption

HP's first-of-its-kind security tech is impressive

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Secure Boot setting on Windows laptop BIOS
I turned off Secure Boot and my PC didn't explode

Your system will still work without the security feature, but what are the risks if you disable it?

An American Express card in Apple Wallet on an iPhone
I barely use my physical credit card anymore, and there's a good reason for that

All it takes is a single tap these days.

Security at a glance on laptop
A major Windows security certificate expires in June — check if your PC is ready

Don't let your PC languish

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Is this a scam message in ChatGPT with Malwarebytes
I started using ChatGPT to catch phishing scams, and it's shockingly accurate

This free ChatGPT app can save from getting hacked.

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Android Private Space open
Android's Private Space is the the best security feature you're not using

Private Space is the ultimate way to hide sensitive apps and files on your phone.

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Security at a glance on laptop
Windows is getting stricter about app behavior — do these 6 things before it does

Lock it down on your terms, not Microsoft’s.

a person holding a smartphone with the discord logo
Discord is trying to save face after age verification backlash… but will it be enough?

The company is making some changes, but not altering course

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RCS showing on an iPhone screen
Android just got a major boost from Apple's latest iOS beta

Encrypted RCS will be a game-changer for messaging security

tp link archer ax55 pro wi-fi router with four antennas
A US state is suing TP-Link over router security — here’s what you should do

TP-Link's troubles keep piling up

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Windows Hello passkey prompt on Windows 11
Windows Hello finally works with external sensors, and it’s about time

No more compromises, just faster and safer sign-ins.

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a man holding a smartphone with the discord app
Age verification is coming to Discord, and it looks like a privacy nightmare

The company says it'll protect your privacy, but users aren't convinced

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