Security

What is an antivirus or a security suite? How do I choose a good security product? How to use my computers and devices in a secure manner?

How to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.19.2021
Cookies are pieces of data that are saved in your web browser by the websites you visit. Third-party cookies are created by a website other than the one that you wanted to visit. Most of the time, third-party cookies are used by ad services that want to offer you targeted ads based...

How to enable Do Not Track in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 04.15.2021
Do Not Track or DNT is a web browser feature that lets websites know you don’t want to be tracked. When you enable the DNT setting in your web browser, it sends a Do Not Track request with your browsing traffic to all the websites you visit and...

How to clear cookies on Firefox in Windows and macOS

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 04.01.2021
Clearing cookies in Mozilla Firefox prevents tracking and improves your privacy, providing a safer browsing experience. However, while it’s easy to completely clear Firefox cookies, some of them are useful, as they remember your preferences, details, and even your shopping cart. So...

How to change the Microsoft password: 2 different ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.03.2021
Besides logging into Windows 10 PCs, you also use your Microsoft account password to connect on Xbox, Skype, Outlook, and OneDrive. Therefore, it’s a good idea to regularly change the Microsoft password in order to keep your data safe. If you suspect someone has gained access to...

3 ways to disable the Windows Registry

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.03.2021
The Windows Registry is one of the most critical tools in Windows 10. As it can profoundly alter how your operating system works (or doesn’t work, for that matter), letting every user on your PC access it is not a good idea. If you don’t want others to be able to change...

Security for everyone - Review ESET Smart Security Premium

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.26.2021
ESET develops many security products, both for consumers and businesses, from one of the friendliest antiviruses for home users, to large corporate security products designed to stop complex cyber-security attacks. Their most complete security solution for consumers is ESET Smart...

Security for everyone - Review ESET Internet Security

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.20.2021
ESET is one of the world’s top security vendors, and many organizations have endorsed their products. Their most popular solution for consumers is ESET Internet Security. On top of the antivirus engine, firewall module, and web shield, it also bundles tools such as payment...

How to block Remote Desktop on your Windows PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.15.2021
The Remote Desktop feature from Windows operating systems can be useful to many. However, it can also be a security concern, as hackers can take advantage of it in order to break into your computer. If someone with bad intentions manages that, he or she can get access to...

Security for everyone – ESET NOD32 Antivirus review

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.12.2021
No matter what Windows version you’re using, it is essential to have an antivirus installed if you don’t want to become an easy victim of malware. Although you can do pretty well with Windows Defender, some antivirus engines are...

What is a Windows user group, and what does it do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.29.2020
Security is essential in any digital environment, so to make it easier for users to manage permissions and other user accounts, Windows offers a useful feature called user groups. Although it may seem a bit intimidating at first, this feature is not that hard to understand...

How to log out of Facebook on any devices you’re logged into

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12.28.2020
Are you wondering how to log out of Facebook? If you can’t remember hitting the Facebook logout button after checking it from a friend’s PC or you suspect someone else is accessing your account, it’s easy to put your mind at ease. The popular social network offers an overview...

How to manage local users and groups in Windows 10 using lusrmgr.msc

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.07.2020
Most people edit Windows 10 user accounts from the Settings app or the User Accounts section found in the Control Panel. However, there’s another way that gives you access to much more detailed information about the users and groups on your PC and the...

How to use the Show or hide updates tool to stop a Windows 10 update

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.11.2020
Knowing how to stop a Windows 10 update with the “Show or hide updates” tool can save you a lot of trouble if an automatic download causes system instability or crashes. Microsoft developed the “Show or hide updates” tool to fix existing issues caused by...

How to change the bandwidth limits for Windows 10 updates

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.05.2020
If you have a metered or slow internet connection, you probably hate the fact that a lot of data gets downloaded each month for Windows 10 updates and also how updates make your internet connection slower. Fortunately, newer versions of Windows 10 have a built-in feature called...

6 ways to change an account to Administrator and back in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.04.2020
If you want to promote a trustworthy user or limit the permissions of a naughty one on your Windows 10 PC, there are several ways to change an account type from Standard to Administrator and the other way around. While a Standard account lets you access the...

Proxy vs. VPN: When to use a proxy server and when to use a VPN?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.03.2020
Both VPN (Virtual Private Networks) and proxy servers are designed to keep you anonymous on the internet. They can also help you access websites and services that are not available to everyone because of censorship or various restrictions. Proxies and VPNs each have their advantages...

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