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How to Protect Your Computer From Ransomware
Preventing sophisticated malware attacks can seem like a losing battle. But there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
Increase Windows Defender Cloud Protection Level for Windows 10 Home
You can increase the Windows Defender Cloud protection level for Windows 10 Pro via Group Policy; here’s how to do it in Home versions with a Registry edit.
Manually Install Standalone and Cumulative Updates and Virus Definitions in Windows 10
Want more control over your Windows Updates? Here’s how to tell Windows 10 when and what to install.
NotPetya: What You Need to Know About the Latest Ransomware Attack
This malware is even more malicious than WannaCrypt. Find out it if you are vulnerable and what you should do.
Apps and Services You Need to Stop Using in 2017
Are you a holdout still using one of these obsolete applications or services?
A Phisher Hacked Gmail’s Two-Factor Authentication – Here’s How He Did It
2-step verification makes your Google account exponentially more secure. But you still aren’t invincible to hackers.
Block Porn and Inappropriate Content on Your Kid’s Devices [ASUS Routers]
If you have an ASUS router, there’s a quick, easy, and free way to block adult content on select devices in your home.
How to Increase Windows 10 Defender Cloud Protection Level
Windows Defender is the built-in antimalware utility that protects PCs in real-time. If you’re a power user, here’s how to increase its protection level.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Your Apple ID
Two-factor authentication applies an extra layer of security to your Apple account by requiring a password and a verification code. Here’s how to set it up.
Facial Recognition Hacking: Can You Trick Windows Hello with a Photo?
Criminals can steal your password, but they can’t steal your face. Or can they?
How to Set Up Windows Hello Facial Recognition to Sign in to Windows 10
Windows Hello is a fast, secure, and futuristic way to log in to Windows using your face, eyes, or fingerprint.
Protect Your Privacy on Twitter with New Data Controls
Twitter has updated its privacy policy and introduced new data controls that provide a way to access and determine the info Twitter shares with advertisers.
Microsoft Releases Emergency Security Update for Wanacrypt Ransomware
Yesterday, computers around the world running earlier versions of Windows were targeted by a new ransomware attack called Wanacrypt. If you can’t upgrade to a modern OS, here’s a fix to protect your computer.