Category: Security
5 Google search terms to AVOID
Ever Google search for coupon or promo codes? You’ll probably waste 15 minutes putting in codes that don’t work. At worst, you’ll end up on…
Windows 11 “SDelete” files securely and completely
Meeting DoD standards for securely deleting files in Windows 11 requires the use of a special application. Fortunately, Microsoft provides one for free in Sysinternals.
Reset a forgotten Windows 10 password
Learn how to reset your Windows 10 password whether you use a Microsoft Account or a local account.
Remove and overwrite all hard-drive data
A special parameter in the Windows 11 Format command will overwrite all data on a hard drive with random numbers, eliminating access to sensitive information. …
Beware of HTML attachments!
Users of email have long thought of executable and .dll attachments as the main focus when cyberattacks arise, but there may be another type of…
Crack 8-character passwords FAST
Security experts keep advising us to create strong and complex passwords to protect our online accounts and data from savvy cyber-criminals. And “complex” typically means…
Block all cookies with Firefox
If you’re serious about web browser security, you might want to consider blocking all cookies. It’s more work, but the result will give you much…
How to generate secure passwords
A password generator can help when you need a strong and complex password to protect an account. One of the best ways to protect your…
Reset your Windows 10 password
Uh-oh, you’ve forgotten your Windows 10 password. Maybe you recently changed it and can’t recall the new password. Perhaps you entered what you think is…
Are ethical hackers the answer?
Modern cybersecurity approaches have evolved as cyber-attacks proliferate and find new sophisticated ways to breach into an organization. However, despite the technological advances, the number…