How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine last updated 23 March 23 Want to stop Windows 10 installing updates automatically? Here's how to turn off automatic updates until a more convenient time.
How to avoid Amazon scams — 5 tips you need to know By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 March 23 Scammers abuse the Amazon name to con you in all sorts of ways. Here are 5 things you need to watch out for.
How to share a Wi-Fi password By Richard Priday last updated 6 March 23 Help people easily connect their Android and iOS devices to your home network by learning how to share a Wi-Fi password.
How to use DuckDuckGo: Everything you need to know By Anthony Spadafora last updated 27 January 23 DuckDuckGo is a popular privacy-conscious search engine. Here's how to set it up and use it.
What to do if your Social Security number is stolen By Anthony Spadafora last updated 24 January 23 If your Social Security number is stolen, scammers can easily steal your identity. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
Your router's security stinks: Here's how to fix it By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 January 23 Most home Wi-Fi routers have serious security flaws, and some are so vulnerable to attack they should be thrown out, an expert warns.
Change this iPhone setting to instantly protect your phone from thieves By Andy Sansom published 19 January 23 Prevented unwanted access to your phone's private information by disabling Control Center on your iPhone when locked
How to delete your LastPass account By Tom Pritchard published 23 December 22 In the wake of a massive security breach, here's how to delete your LastPass account and move elsewhere.
Google Chrome killing passwords with passkeys — here's how to use them By Anthony Spadafora published 12 December 22 Passkeys support is now available in Chrome and this is everything you need to know about this new technology and how to use it.
Telegram: What it is and how to use it By Anthony Spadafora last updated 16 November 22 Here's how to install and use Telegram to get encrypted, self-destructing, non-intrusive messaging.
Enable this feature to stop your iPhone from being hacked By Peter Wolinski published 27 October 22 iOS Lockdown Mode is designed to keep your iPhone safe from hackers at a cost of some of its features. Here's how to turn it on.
9 tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping By Sue Marquette Poremba last updated 24 October 22 Here's how to avoid cybercrooks and scammers to shop safely on Cyber Monday — and throughout the holiday season.
How I Got Cussed Out by Social Security Scammers By Marshall Honorof last updated 19 October 22 While Social Security number scams tend to work better on older folks, the scammers will target anyone.
Spyware: What It Is, and How to Remove It By Tom's Guide Staff last updated 5 October 22 We've heard a lot about spyware, but what exactly is it and how does it differ from other kinds of malware?
How to set up a fraud alert to protect your credit and identity By Emily Long last updated 27 September 22 Placing a fraud alert on your credit files can be a crucial first step in preventing identity theft, and it's free. Here's how to set it up.
How to freeze your credit: Everything you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 27 September 22 Freezing your credit files is the most effective and cheapest way to minimize your chances of identity theft. Here's how to do it.
How to create strong passwords By Sue Marquette Poremba last updated 19 September 22 Passwords are your front line of defense, so you'd better have some good ones. Here's how to make and remember them.
How to turn on end-to-end encryption on a Ring Video Doorbell By Mike Prospero last updated 18 August 22 Don't want anyone else seeing your Ring Video doorbell footage? Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.
How to password protect a PDF on Mac By David Crookes last updated 31 July 22 If you want to keep a document secure, it's worth knowing how to encrypt a PDF on Mac
How to unblock Netflix on iOS, iPhone and iPad By Richard Sutherland last updated 26 July 22 vpn With the right tools, you can view the entire Netflix catalog on your iOS device no matter where you are in the world.
How to block robocalls By Emily Long last updated 25 July 22 Follow these tips to block those annoying robocalls and spam calls for good.
Find My iPhone: How to Track an iPhone By Caitlin McGarry, Dan Moren last updated 23 July 22 We show you how to locate, lock or erase your lost or stolen iPhone in a few quick steps using the Find My iPhone feature in your settings.
How to encrypt files on Mac By David Crookes last updated 6 July 22 Learn how to encrypt files on Mac to ensure their contents cannot be easily accessed by others
How to use the iPhone guided access mode By Peter Wolinski last updated 30 June 22 If you're lending your phone to someone, limit what they can do using the iPhone's guided access feature.
How to Revoke Google Access for Third-Party Apps By Marshall Honorof last updated 28 June 22 Google makes it pretty easy to manage your third-party app permissions, which you should do every so often.
How to use a VPN for streaming By Mo Harber-Lamond published 17 June 22 vpn By using a VPN to change your location, you can watch content on tons of streaming sites that would usually be blocked in your country.
Use this hidden Android feature before lending your phone to anyone else By Millie Davis-Williams published 13 June 22 Lending your phone to a friend? Here’s how to keep your phone safe with screen pinning on Android
How to block spam texts on Android By Millie Davis-Williams published 31 May 22 Want to know how to block spam texts on Android? Here’s the best way to stop spam texts coming through
OpenVPN vs WireGuard vs Lightway - which VPN protocol should you use? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 20 May 22 vpn VPNs flaunt their range of protocols, but does the one you pick really matter? Here, we pit the three biggest protocols against each other.
How to tell if an AirTag is stalking you — and what you can do about it By Paul Wagenseil published 23 February 22 Here's how you can tell if an AirTag is stalking you, whether you use an iPhone, an Android phone or no phone at all.