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All major web browsers maintain a list of the web pages you have visited in the past. This list is called the “Browser History”.
There are a number of reasons why you might want to view your browser history (or someone else’s), so knowing how to do it is sure to come in handy at some time in the future.
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Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a very useful feature that allows someone else to remotely take control of your PC in order to fix a problem for you.
This Remote Assistance tool has helped countless PC users get their computer issues resolved quickly and efficiently without having to send their PCs back to the manufacturer or haul them to a repair shop.
Unfortunately, hackers can also use this feature to take control of computers located half-way around the world in order to install malware and steal personal information such as credit card or bank account numbers. [Read more…]
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Like it’s predecessor, Windows 11 has a popular feature called Autocorrect that monitors your typing and makes changes when it determines that you’ve made one or more spelling errors.
That sounds awesome, and most of the time it is. However, Autocorrect doesn’t always do the best job at fixing your typos. [Read more…]
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Virtually every release of a new major Windows version includes a slew of new Windows shortcuts, and Windows 10 and 11 have plenty.
In fact, the latest versions of Windows provide dozens of them for you to use at any time!
Some folks prefer to use the mouse and avoid using the keyboard as much as possible, but others love the speed and efficiency gained by replacing three, four or more mouse clicks with a single keystroke combination.
If you’re one of them, check out this extensive list of keyboard shortcuts you can use to do virtually anything in Windows 10… [Read more…]
Most successful attacks against individuals do not involve sophisticated hacking. They exploit a handful of predictable human behaviors, and closing those gaps blocks a disproportionate share of real-world attack paths.
This post covers five specific habits, the exact threat each one blocks, and what to do if you suspect you have already been compromised.