How to create stronger passwords that are harder to crack

How to create stronger passwords that are harder to crack

With identity theft becoming too common, there are two things you need to keep yourself safer online: strong passwords that are easy to remember, and unique passwords that aren't reused from site to site. Here’s how to do both.
Is Google doing enough to protect our data? Or Is it the other way around?

Is Google doing enough to protect our data? Or Is it the other way around?

What more can Google do better to safeguard our internet use? Or are we too complacent? Chrome's Password Checkup extension can help some, but the onus is still upon you.
Hacked: What to do if you have a Yahoo email account

Hacked: What to do if you have a Yahoo email account

Yahoo has a shockingly shoddy history of security lapses, with more than 1 billion user accounts compromised. At this point, everyone who has a Yahoo email account should assume too things: Your account has been compromised, and it is no longer safe to use now and into the future.
This is how people like you are getting hacked

This is how people like you are getting hacked

The risk is everywhere. In your PC. Your smartphone. Your email. Here's how the bad guys are trying to get you – and how you can protect yourself from getting hacked.
Should you use a VPN? The long and short answer

Should you use a VPN? The long and short answer

If you connect to public Wi-Fi, whether at a cafe or hotel, you should seriously consider using a VPN. Here's why.
11 for 2017: Our top how-tos and guides for the new year

11 for 2017: Our top how-tos and guides for the new year

New year, new resolutions, new tech. We know tech can get confusing, so we’ve assembled the top 11 things you need to go, going into 2017.