While you might think of taking screenshots as something only relevant on a desktop or laptop, screenshots are also useful on your smartphone. You might take a screenshot to illustrate a problem with an app, quickly record information for later, share a funny moment with a friend, or similar. Your
Apple’s yearly updates for iOS bring new features to your iPhone, including many that aren’t immediately visible. Let’s look at some of the best iOS 16 features that will make your phone easier to use and boost productivity. 1. Customizable Lock Screens Following the home screen customization of prior versions,
The term “metadata” has become more common as our technology allows for more advanced data collection and storage. But what is metadata, and what does it show about you? Let’s explore the concept of metadata. We’ll consider some examples and see how you can handle this information. What Is Metadata?
In August 2022, several companies experienced security breaches or other exploits that left user data exposed. While these breaches aren’t as severe as the headline ones from 2021, they’re still concerning. Let’s quickly review the major security events that happened in August 2022 so you’re aware of what happened and
You’ll hear the word “resolution” used when referring to various display aspects of computers, like monitors and video. But what does resolution mean, and how does it affect the screens you use every day? Below, we explore display resolution and how to understand it clearly. What Is Resolution? When used
Windows 8.1, the version of the OS before Windows 10, will reach its end of life in early 2023. While Windows 8 and 8.1 never reached the popularity of Windows XP or Windows 7, it’s important to know how this end of life affects devices still using this platform. Let’s
Every website you create an account with requires at least a username and password. Since passwords are sensitive information, what measures do websites take to make sure your password doesn’t fall into the wrong hands? As it turns out, this is an important topic because of the security breaches that
Single sign-on is a handy access control feature offered by a lot of services and websites. It certainly provides convenience and has benefits for both users and administrators, but there are some drawbacks to consider too. Let’s take a look at what single sign-on is and some reasons for and
Passwords protect every account, from email, to banking, social media, and more. It’s thus vital to do everything you can to make sure you use strong passwords that don’t fall into the wrong hands. We’ve looked before at the importance of password security and mentioned that everyone should use a
Ransomware is one of the most brutal forms of malware in the wild today. Because it locks up all of a computer’s files and demands payment to get them back, it basically renders a machine inoperable. Criminals who create malware don’t give up easily. Once a particular type is more
We’ve mentioned how important password security is before. And while having one of your accounts breached is a scary occurrence, you might wonder how it could actually happen. Chances are that a hacker wouldn’t target your account since you’re not famous or rich, right? Well, hacking isn’t the only way
In our roundup of vital security practices, we mentioned using a VPN to encrypt your network traffic. Now, we want to go deeper and explain what a VPN does, why you should use one, and how to get one. Let’s look at what a VPN offers and how you can
A while ago, we took a look at important iPhone security practices to keep your phone safe. If you use an Android phone, there are similar security tips you should know. So today we’ll look at some of the most important ways to secure your Android device. Some of them
You may have heard the term “dark web” used recently on TV commercials and the news. But what does it really mean? A companion term, “deep web,” can introduce even more confusion. We’re here to explain. Let’s look at the differences between the deep web and dark web, what these
Junk email, or spam, is a frustrating part of modern email. Millions of junk messages are sent every day, so it’s likely that you receive some in your inbox. While Outlook and other email clients do a good job of blocking spam automatically, Microsoft also offers a great Outlook add-in
Since email is so prevalent, you’ve probably heard the terms junk mail and phishing before. While it might seem like these two terms refer to the same type of email, this isn’t the case. Let’s take a look at the differences between phishing and junk mail, and what this means