How to Find What Program Is Using Your Webcam
The light of your webcam is on, but you're not using it? Who's spying on you through the camera lens? Find out now!
Is Patching Your Computers Really the Safest Option?
Patching is secure. It will keep your system safe. But there are certain ways of doing it that ensure you don't make a bad situation worse.
Why Employers and Employees Should Be Wary of BYOD
Does your employer support Bring Your Own Device? It can save money and improve productivity... but is BYOD secure? Is your employer at risk from new security issues? How might BYOD affect your own security?
Make Windows Defender More Effective by Flipping One Setting
Windows Defender is a fine antivirus, but you can make it even stronger in the Creators Update. Here's how to up its detection levels.
Qubes OS 3.2: The Most Secure Linux Operating System
Qubes OS is a functional and intuitive security-oriented Linux operating system, and is used by Edward Snowden. Does its onus on security, superb compartmentalization, freedom, and integrated privacy features make it right for you?
Prevent WannaCry Malware Variants by Disabling This Windows 10 Setting
WannaCry has thankfully stopped spreading, but you should still disable the old, insecure protocol it exploited. Here's how to do it on your own computer in just a moment.
Get a Lifetime Subscription to Disconnect For Only $49
Disconnect is the last internet security app you'll ever need, as it features both a tracker blocker and VPN in one. And you can get it for life for 90% off right now!
New OSX/Dok Malware Takes Over Your Mac: What to Do and How to Prevent It
If you're a Mac user who looks down on "virus-prone" Windows users, the newly-dubbed OSX/Dok malware is a wake-up call. Here's how to prevent or remove it.
4 Reasons Why You Really Need to Ditch MacKeeper
MacKeeper is a popular tool that's supposed to make your Mac faster and safer -- but in reality, it's insecure and worthless. Here's why you don't need MacKeeper.
Linux Operating Systems for the Paranoid: What Are the Most Secure Options?
Switching to Linux delivers many benefits for users. From a more stable system to a vast selection of open source software, you're onto a winner. And it won't cost you a penny!
10 Easy Ways to Protect Your Data While Travelling
Protecting your data while travelling around is very important. Want to know how to keep your personal and private data safe when you're on the road? These tips will help.
How to Password Protect Windows 10
Your computer is a goldmine of personal and private information. Luckily, Windows 10 has a raft of locking methods to help protect your data. Let's take a look at how you can password protect Windows 10.
Easily Remove Aggressive Malware With These 7 Tools
Typical free anti-virus suites will only be able to get you so far when it comes to exposing and deleting malware. These seven utilities will weed out and remove malicious software for you.
Is Security Through Obscurity Safer Than Open Source Software?
Open source software comes with clear security benefits. The opposite approach is security through obscurity. Is one approach actually safer than the other or is it possible that there's truth to both?
Can Cybersecurity Keep Up? The Future of Malware and Antivirus
Malware is constantly evolving, forcing antivirus developers to maintain pace. Fileless malware, for instance, is essentially invisible -- so how can we defend against it?
5 Security Tools You Should Have on Linux
From the start, Linux is quite secure, especially when compared to other operating systems such as macOS or Windows. Even so, it's good to build on that, starting with these tools.
How to Hide the Pesky Windows Defender Icon in the System Tray
Windows Defender is a nuisance in many ways, but chief of all is the apparent inability to hide the shield icon in the taskbar -- but here's a solution that works.
How to Create Restricted Guest Accounts in Windows 10 the Easy Way
Windows 10 removed the Guest account, but you can make your own in just a few minutes. This is a great way to let anyone use your computer without accessing your data.
New Vulnerabilities Illustrate Yet More Windows 10 Shortcomings
Windows has become a byword for computing but Windows' dominance make it a constant target. While Windows 10 is their most secure operating system yet, it still has numerous vulnerabilities which are now coming to light.
Is Ransomware Really as Terrifying as You Think?
Ransomware is a regular nuisance. A ransomware infection takes your computer hostage, and demands payment for release. Often, payment doesn't secure your personal files. But is it really as terrifying as you think?