I run every sketchy installer in Windows Sandbox, and it's saved me twice this year
…Sign in to your XDA account There's no dearth of malware hiding in plain sight or poorly designed apps. Windows has built-in tools to combat most of this, but some…
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Your guest network is a security nightmare, and splitting it in two actually fixes it
…Security is essential Don't leave it in the dust Stop treating your network security as an all-or-nothing equation. Your devices have completely different security liabilities, data profiles, and operational…
AtlasOS makes Windows 11 actually usable, but you're trading security for speed
…After that period, you'll no longer be able to get security updates, which means your computer becomes much more likely to be exposed to new malware and other security threats online…
You have probably never updated your BIOS — that's why your PC is struggling
…If you notice key BIOS settings such as Secure Boot altered without your knowledge, it might be related to a firmware breach. Corrupted OS files and malware persisting even after a storage…
Your Android phone has a hidden dashboard that shows which apps are spying on you
…You can perform a scan by going to Settings -> Security & privacy -> App security -> Google Play Protect -> Scan . If you don't find this exact menu, search for Play Protect in your settings…
Microsoft finally let us turn off Smart App Control, and I'm turning it off immediately
…But for anyone running custom tools, home lab software, or obscure programs that fly under Microsoft's radar, SAC becomes more of an obstacle than a security feature. Microsoft has finally addressed…
Most smart home gear gets worse once you connect it to the cloud
…Being able to control everything from your lighting system to thermostats and security cameras from mobile apps makes them pretty convenient, and you can integrate them with voice-control hubs to manage…
My network kept dropping devices until I stopped over-engineering and checked my firewall rules
…Isolating traffic helps reduce broadcast domains, improving performance, and even adds a layer of security. Consider your guest network , which likely doesn't exist. You simply provide a Wi-Fi SSID and…
I've tried a lot of different backup software, and I keep coming back to this free, open-source tool
…Writing since 2019, he has contributed to leading publications like MakeUseOf , SlashGear , MSPowerUser , OnMSFT , TutorialsPoint , MalwareFox , and WindowsChimp . Sign in to your XDA account If you're like me, you've probably…
Google locking Android down in 90 days is worse than you can imagine
…The security rationale seems flimsy because Google Play Protect already scans each installed app for malware locally on every certified device, irrespective of developer identity and the APK's origin. Related Android…