Remember the Windows Cipher Command The Cipher command has been around as long as Windows and works in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you delete files or folders, the data isn’t removed from the hard drive. Instead, the space on the disk that was occupied by the deleted data is deallocated. After it’s deallocated, the space… Read More »
Stay Away From The Dark Web Today, we’re going to talk about the dark web. We are sure by now you’ve heard whispers, rumors, and even seen sensationalized news articles about “the dark web”. Curiosity is human. But remember: Curiosity killed the cat. The dark web is one rabbit hole you don’t want to go down. Think… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Name in Your Email Address Yes, we know, it’s tempting and sometimes really cool to use your first name. or first and last name in your email address. But, alas, there’s a good reason why you shouldn’t. And here it is. Suppose your name is the same as EB’s – Darcy Goobergoober.… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 032225 Here in the northern hemisphere we finally got to celebrate the vernal equinox. Spring has arrived – spring weather? Not so much. And yes, you’re right! It’s Saturday and time for another Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers edition. Sometimes the best tips and tricks are hidden in the questions… Read More »
Find Out What Kinds of Breadcrumbs You’re Dropping – Visit the Cover Your Tracks Website Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Cover Your Tracks Website When you visit a website, it’s like asking a store for something. Your computer, tablet, or phone, sends a “Hey, can I see this?” message. But here’s the thing — a lot of websites… Read More »
Passwords Are Passé: The Brave New World of Passkeys Remember when passwords were simple? Maybe your dog’s name, or your birthday? Your phone number? Unfortunately, those days are gone. Hackers have become incredibly clever, and simple passwords won’t protect your accounts anymore. But wait! There’s a new, easier, and much safer way to log in and… Read More »