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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…

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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.

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Reset a forgotten Windows 10 password

Learn how to reset your Windows 10 password whether you use a Microsoft Account or a local account.

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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