10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

Here’s what to consider when weighing your options and how to choose the right password vault for you. Wave after wave of new technologies have threatened to bring about the end of the password over the years. But none so far have succeeded. That leaves most users with a problem. Passwords are a potential security … More 10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

Google now requires Android apps to let you delete your account

BGR* reports that deleting your account and scrubbing your personal data from a mobile app is often frustrating at best and impossible at worst. Google wants to improve that. Bethel Otuteye, senior director of Android App Safety, explained in a blog post Wednesday that the Google Play store’s new data deletion policy will give users … More Google now requires Android apps to let you delete your account

Cleaning up your social media and passwords: What to trash and what to treasure

Give your social media presence a good spring scrubbing, audit your passwords and other easy ways to bring order to your digital chaos. Spring has sprung, the sun is out longer, and the birds’ chirping, peeping and tweeting in the trees have put that much-needed pep in your step. With the arrival of spring also … More Cleaning up your social media and passwords: What to trash and what to treasure

Why you should spring clean your home network and audit your backups

Do you know how many devices are connected to your home network? You don’t? This is precisely why it’s time for a network audit. The rite of spring cleaning is clearly good for your home and your mind and well-being, but trust me, your home network and all the devices connected to it could use … More Why you should spring clean your home network and audit your backups

Microsoft Tightens OneNote Security by Auto-Blocking 120 Risky File Extensions

The hacker news reports* that Microsoft has announced plans to automatically block embedded files with “dangerous extensions” in OneNote following reports that the note-taking service is being increasingly abused for malware delivery. Up until now, users were shown a dialog warning them that opening such attachments could harm their computer and data, but it was … More Microsoft Tightens OneNote Security by Auto-Blocking 120 Risky File Extensions