Security

Every time you type your name into a sign-up box, buy a pair of shoes, or tap "allow location" on a new app, you trigger an invisible chain reaction. Most of us know our data ends up on a server somewhere. What we rarely see, though, is where it goes after that.  Your details almost never stay where you put them. Instead, they move

Most people assume that once Microsoft ships a patch, the danger quietly goes away. However, the events around CVE-2026-21510 proved that assumption wrong. This turned into one of the more instructive data breach 2026 stories this year.  In February, Microsoft closed a Shell flaw. That flaw let attackers slip past SmartScreen using a booby-trapped shortcut. However, for a couple of months, everyone treated the

AI chatbots have quietly become one of the most personal pieces of software we use. People ask them about health symptoms, relationship problems, money troubles, work conflicts, and legal questions — things they might hesitate to type into a search engine, let alone say out loud. Yet most users have never stopped to ask a basic question: where does all of that go? If

After connecting to the coffee shop's Wi-Fi, explore on your laptop. It feels no different from home. But the network you just joined is shared with dozens of strangers — and depending on what's running on it, some of them may be able to see more of your traffic than you'd expect. The Difference Between Home and Public Networks Your wifi router at home

VPN providers make a lot of bold claims when marketing their services and it can be hard to determine what’s true, false, or an exaggeration. Fortunately, when it comes to privacy, the top VPNs seek out independent audits to verify their claims. We took a closer look at the VPNs with the best privacy profiles that have been verified by third parties. 8 Best

Ring essentially invented the mass-market video doorbell. Since Amazon acquired the company in 2018, it has grown into a comprehensive home security ecosystem covering doorbells, cameras, alarms, and smart lighting. About half of all video doorbells sold in the United States are made by Ring. That popularity is not accidental. Ring's hardware is polished, the app is well-designed, and the setup process is genuinely

In the digital world, data is now more valuable than anything else. It is a fact that data loss is unavoidable; it can happen in various situations, such as accidental loss or a system crash. After checking the recycle bin and cloud storage without finding a solution, a data recovery tool is introduced. Although Recuva is well-known in this field, if you are looking

Signing out of Roblox takes less than a minute and protects your account from misuse. You can log out from the desktop app, mobile app, website, and even consoles like Xbox. The steps stay simple across platforms, but the menu locations change. If you use a shared computer, school Chromebook, or someone else’s phone, you should always sign out. Roblox saves your session by

Bank Statement CSVs are vital for fintech companies in lending, budgeting, and fraud detection. It enables automatic data extraction to quickly assess the creditworthiness of the user. It helps fintech companies to categorize spending, identify suspicious patterns, streamline approvals, etc. Lenders use the CSV files to assess & verify income.  Budgeting apps use these files to track expenses and for fraud detection, flagging unusual

Here’s a clear, up to date guide on how to check if your Windows 11 computer uses an ARM64 or x64 64 bit processor. You will learn how to find this information with multiple methods that work on current systems. The steps below reflect changes in Windows 11 and the removal of 32 bit support. Most Windows 11 computers use 64 bit processors. That

A reliable video doorbell improves your home security and lets you check activity outside your door at any moment. The SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro installs quickly when you prepare your wiring, tools, and Wi-Fi ahead of time. This guide shows you every step you need to mount, wire, and activate the device without problems. Table of contentsWhat you need before installing the SimpliSafe Video

AT&T includes a free McAfee Internet Security license with eligible home internet plans. You can download it in minutes once you confirm that your account qualifies. This guide walks you through the steps and helps you fix common issues that block installation. Table of contentsCheck if your AT&T plan qualifies for free McAfeeConfirm your AT&T login typeVerify subscription eligibility in your AT&T dashboardDownload free

We’ve all heard about the importance of using a VPN, but how do you cut through the jargon to find a provider that lives up to the hype? In this X-VPN review, I take a straightforward approach, exploring all its features so you know exactly what to expect. What does a VPN do? The core function of a VPN is to encrypt your internet

Downloading McAfee antivirus takes only a few minutes when you follow the right steps. The installer differs across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, so choosing the correct method prevents activation issues. This guide shows you exactly where to download McAfee safely and how to activate it afterward. 1) How to download McAfee on Windows Windows users should download McAfee directly from their account dashboard.