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Cyber Security
Should You Trust Your VPN?
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VPNs love to claim that they keep users’ data private and their browsing anonymous. However, because of the way VPNs work, you’re taking them at their word on most of this, meaning that you’re trusting them to keep you safe. Should you, though?
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6 Essential VPN Features You Should Be Using
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If you’re using a VPN or planning to sign up for one, there are a few easily overlooked features that will help you make the most of your new virtual private network. Let’s take a look at six of them.
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Windows
How to Prevent Windows 10 or 11 From Automatically Downloading Updates
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Windows 10 and 11 PCs automatically check for updates and install any updates they find. You can take some control over this and have Windows install updates on your schedule, but these options are hidden. Windows Update really wants to automatically update on Windows 10.
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What Is the Service Host Process (svchost.exe) and Why Are So Many Running?
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If you’ve ever browsed through Task Manager, you may have wondered why there are so many Service Host processes running. You can’t kill them, and you sure didn’t start them. So, what are they?
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How to Boot Into Safe Mode on Windows 10 the Easy Way
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this has been achieved by pressing the F8 key, this all changes with Windows 10 and its Automatic Repair mode. But what if we want Safe Mode?
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10 Windows 11 Taskbar Features You Should Be Using
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The Windows 11 taskbar has been the subject of much discussion. It’s a drastic change from Windows 10, and lacks many older features. Still, there’s a lot it can do, and you should know about the best tips and tricks.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password
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What’s the password to your Wi-Fi network, anyway? Whether you’ve changed the default password or not, it’s simple to find your Wi-Fi password. You can also look up any Wi-Fi network password if you’ve previously connected to that network from a Windows PC or Mac.
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Useful Information
Here’s What the First US “Right to Repair” Law Actually Does
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The right to repair your own devices has been a growing issue around the world, as some companies make self-repair increasingly more difficult. The US state of New York just passed the first modern Right to Repair law, but what does it actually do?
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Smart Home
Here’s How to Use Your Smart Home to Fool Burglars
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Smart home gear isn’t just for showing off to friends and automating your life. It’s also really handy for making your home look occupied when you’re away. Here’s how to use your smart home gear to fool burglars.
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FAQ of the Week
Is It Bad to Sleep Next to Your Phone?
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Many people use their phone until the moment of falling asleep, then it’s literally in bed with them—or charging nearby—all night. Using your phone before bed is already not great, but is the close proximity bad too?
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