How to Get Rid of Lock Icons on Encrypted Folders in Windows
Lock icons on encrypted folders basically shout to world that these folders are important and hold sensitive information! Here's how to hide those lock icons and keep your data more private.
How to Hide Your Email Address on the Windows Login Screen
If you're on a computer in public, logging onto Windows can be a privacy nightmare as your email address is shown. Here's how to stop that from happening.
Beware These 8 Security Issues When Recycling Hardware
Recycling old hardware is a good idea, but you don't want to give away personal data. Consider these security concerns before getting rid of your hardware, and see what you can do about them.
Evernote Can Encrypt Bits of Text to Keep Your Notes Private
Evernote has an awesome feature that lets you encrypt bits of text in case there are parts of a note that you want to keep private.
7 Features I Wish Windows 10 Had (Done Right)
Windows 10 is a controversial beast. Many love it, others can't find anything but faults. We have summarized features that could have been done better or are missing in the first place.
How Much of Your Personal Data Could Smart Devices Track?
Smart home privacy and security concerns are still as real as ever. And even though we love the idea of smart technology, this is just one of many things to be aware of before diving in.
How to Ban Windows 10 Ads & NSFW Content from Your Desktop
Windows 10 may be crossing a line with desktop ads and NSFW content. Microsoft and third-party developers can push promotional material directly onto your desktop. We show you how you can defend yourself.
Facebook Broke and Everybody Panicked, More Lenovo Malware...[Tech News Digest]
Also: iPhone ad blockers are getting paid to allow some ads, some people think it's acceptable to track their romantic partners, and treadmills are literally torture devices.
AVG Free Is Selling User Data, Moot Sells 4Chan...[Tech News Digest]
AVG's free version is funded by selling user data, 4chan is sold to 2chan's founder, a crippling Chrome bug is turned into a game, Apple updates WatchOS, and watching every show.
Is Microsoft Gathering Data From You in Windows 7 and 8?
You haven't upgraded to Windows 10 because you're worried about privacy? Microsoft has released a series of updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 that introduce similar diagnostics tracking. The good news is, you can remove them.
5 iPhone Apps Your Teenager Has Probably Installed
As a parent, you can be forgiven for wondering: "How do I help my child use their phone wisely when I don't even know what the danger is?"
Hola is Basically a Botnet, Congress Redirected to Nude Photos, & More... [Tech News Digest]
Also: Google offers unlimited photo storage, how you can pretend to be a destructive cat, and YouTube celebrates its 10th anniversary.
6 Books About Online Privacy & Security You Need to Read
As online privacy and security continue to be spicy hot topics, a whole range of high quality books are being written on the subject. Here are just six we recommend you read.
Lenovo Laptop Owners Beware: Your Device May Have Preinstalled Malware
Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo has admitted that laptops shipped to stores and consumers in late 2014 had malware preinstalled.
Keep Out Prying Eyes With A Computer Privacy Screen
Are your co-workers paying too much attention to your display? A privacy screen can help – here are your options.