#Security
Google Messages Gets Five New Security Features
Published: October 23, 2024
Google has announced five new security features for Google Messages. They are designed to protect users from scams, suspicious links, unwanted content, and impersonation – ensuring a safer messaging experience for everyone. Let’s dive deeper. 1. Easily Spot Scam Messages Now Google Messages has better scam detection capabilities to protect you from suspicious messages. This […]
Finding the Best Android Private Messaging App: We Have a Clear Winner
Published: October 15, 2024
These days, privacy feels more like a rare privilege. If keeping your chats truly private matters to you, choosing the right messaging app is important. But with every app touting end-to-end encryption and next-level privacy, it’s tough to separate reality from marketing jargon. So, we rolled up our sleeves to find out which is the […]
Windows 11 Takes a Giant Leap in Security: Meet the ‘Adminless’ Update
Published: October 9, 2024
Microsoft is working on a major security update for Windows 11 that could change how we interact with our PCs. They are testing Administrator Protection in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds. The idea is to improve security by limiting the constant availability of admin privileges, which hackers and malicious software often exploit. What’s Changing? […]
How Windows 11’s New Passkeys Will Make Your Life Easier
Published: October 9, 2024
How Passkeys Work Passkeys make it easier to sign in to your Windows PC as well as any website that supports it. So you no longer need to enter your login details like ID and password. Instead, you can sign in to any device or website that supports it using Windows Hello – fingerprint, facial […]
How to secretly Record a Video With Screen Off on Android
Published: September 27, 2024
You may want to record a video with the screen off sometimes. Examples where you may need to record discreetly include security, document misconduct, or capture footage while biking. But the native Camera app on your Android phone doesn’t allow you to record videos with the screen off. Fortunately, many third-party apps can fill this […]
How to Lock Payment Methods on Google Chrome
Published: September 23, 2024
Chrome allows you to save debit and credit cards as payment methods, making it easier to fill in payment details when needed. Once saved, Chrome will suggest these payment options, enabling you to autofill them with a single tap. However, until recently, there was no lock or verification step, meaning anyone using your device could […]
14 Tips to Improve Privacy and Security on Signal App
Published: September 20, 2024
Signal is known for being a privacy-respecting messaging platform but some privacy features are disabled by default. Enabling these Signal privacy and security features will further seal potential leak of data. Here’s everything you can do to improve the security and privacy of your Signal app. Note: You don’t need to enable every feature mentioned […]
Discord Releases DAVE: End-to-End Encryption for Audio/Video Calls
Published: September 19, 2024
Discord has just rolled out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for audio and video calls for its users. They are calling this DAVE, but what does that mean for you, how does it work, and how does it improve your experience? Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is End-to-End Encryption? End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is like […]
Meta Launches Instagram Teen Accounts Features – Explained
Published: September 19, 2024
Meta has released a new Instagram feature for underage teens who are vulnerable on the platform. Dubbed Teen Accounts, parents will now control who can contact their children and communicate with them. This a much-needed feature these days when so many teens are facing mental health issues, cyberbullying, violence, and harmful and sensitive content. How […]
Hey Thieves! There Is No Point in Stealing Android ’15’ Phones
Published: September 7, 2024
Android 15 is fast approaching us and there are numerous features the devs have baked into it. But all those features are useless if your phone is stolen. Once that happens, all that remains to be done is factory reset the phone and set it up as a new device. Google remedied it with Factory […]
Apple Disables Control-Click to Tighten Gatekeeper Security on macOS Sequoia
Published: August 7, 2024
Apple aims to double down against malware on Mac with the upcoming macOS Sequoia update. As part of a security measure, Sequoia won’t let you perform Control-click on a DMG file to install apps that aren’t from the Mac App Store or certified developers. You have one less option to override the Gatekeeper Security on […]
What Is Juice Jacking and Why You Should Be Worried
Published: December 15, 2023
Ever wondered whether the charging stations and USB ports you see in public areas are safe or are more harmful in more ways than one? Unsuspecting users are falling prey to a new hacking trick called Juice Jacking Here is everything you need to know about juice jacking and how it works. Juice Jacking in […]
6 Ways to Check if the Password Is Compromised
Published: November 2, 2023
Your online accounts like social media, bank, and even your gaming accounts are protected by passwords. You know what happens when your account details like passwords are compromised due to data breaches or hacks. The question is how do you know if your password has been compromised so you can change it quickly? There are […]
How to Set Up Passkeys on Amazon
Published: October 26, 2023
Amazon has recently introduced passkey support for both web and mobile apps, aiming to improve the convenience and security of customer account sign-ins. Passkeys allows you to sign in to your Amazon account using the same authentication method such as face, fingerprint, or a personal identification number (PIN) that you use to unlock your PC […]
11 Fixes for ‘This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection’ in Windows
Published: August 23, 2023
Windows OS supports a wide variety of apps and installing them is an easy feat. But some users face the ‘This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection’ error when they try to launch the Device Manager or another app, or while installing a new app on their Windows PC. The main reasons for this […]
3 Ways to Remove Password From Excel File
Published: August 23, 2023
Adding password protection to your Excel file helps keep your data secure from unauthorized users. However, there are times when you might want to remove it for easier collaboration, simplified file-sharing processes, updating a password, or encountering compatibility issues with other spreadsheet software. So here are 3 different ways to remove passwords from Excel files. […]
How to Login into Instagram Without Verification Code
Updated: June 8, 2024
Two-factor authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your Instagram account by requiring a verification code from your phone when logging in. However, it can become a hassle if you lose access to your phone. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t worry. Here are some ways to log back into Instagram without a verification […]
2 Ways to View Saved Passwords on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Updated: April 9, 2024
Wondering where Samsung Galaxy phones save passwords? The answer depends on the app you used to save the password. It can be a Chrome browser or a Samsung Internet browser. 1. Find Passwords Saved in Google Chrome If Google Chrome is the default browser on your Samsung phone, then your passwords are saved in the […]
How to Set Up Google Passkeys on Desktop and Mobile
Updated: May 11, 2023
Passwords can be easily compromised either with a data breach, phishing attacks, or someone accessing your stored password. Especially considering most people use simple passwords like abcd123, they are not secure enough to safeguard online accounts. This is where the new Google Passkeys feature comes in that replaces passwords altogether. In this article, we will […]
How to Use Phone as (Bluetooth) Security Key for Google Account
Published: January 9, 2023
Do you use Google prompts to sign in to your Google account? If yes, you should stop, because today, we will be sharing a more secure way to keep your Google account safe and sound. Google prompts are a nice way to secure your account but in this post, we are going to share how […]
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Gmail/Google
Published: January 7, 2023
Your Google account has a lot of your personal data from your photos, emails, files, and maybe even passwords. To safeguard all that data, you must enable two-factor authentication or 2-step verification on your Google account. Authentication can be done only by your phone or security key. So even if someone knows your password, they […]
How to Set Up Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Published: December 7, 2022
Ever wanted a private space on your Samsung Galaxy phone to store sensitive files? If your answer is yes, then let me show you one of the coolest Samsung Galaxy features. Samsung equips its flagship phones with Secure Folder. Here you can store photos, videos, contacts and much more and all is secure and locked […]
How to Log in to Twitter Without Two-Factor Authentication
Updated: November 28, 2022
Two-factor authentication helps improve the security of your account. Even if someone knows your account’s username and password, they will not be able to use your account unless they have your phone or security key like Yubikey. But it can also be an issue when you do not have the phone or security key yourself. […]
How to Save Photos Directly to Locked Folder in Google Photos
Published: October 31, 2022
Pixel’s feature drops continuously introduce new features via OTA updates. Locked Folder in Google Photos is one of the features that was introduced to Pixel via an update. Locked Folder allows you to move a photo from your Google Photos library to a secret locked space. However, few people know that they can also capture […]
5 Ways to Know Where My Gmail Account Is Logged In
Published: October 24, 2022
Do you want to check your Gmail login history? You have arrived at the right place. Here I will tell you how to check where you Gmail account is logged in if you are suspicious that someone has access to your Google account. Let’s check five ways to know where your Google account is logged […]