We now know that "password", "iloveyou" and "123456" are some of the most common passwords in use. If you are still using a similarly weak password, it's time to change to one that's so secure and unguessable that it stumps even the cleverest of computers, robots and devious humans. Here
Read MoreThis is one of the first things Overwatch explains, and it’s pretty clear that a lot of players didn’t take it in. We could go into endless depth but it’s important to understand some basics about how the different types of HP operate: health and armour doesn’t regenerate (unless you’re
Read More1. SECURE WEBMAIL WITH EXTENSIONS If you’re using a popular webmail service, such as Gmail or Yahoo Mail, and you don’t or can’t make the switch to a more secure service, then consider installing Mailvelope. Mailvelope is a browser extension for Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox that brings OpenPGP encryption to
Read MoreIt’s tough out there in space. Every planet you visit is a crumbling war zone patrolled by gigantic bipedal death machines, and every spacecraft hangar and neon-drenched highrise is populated only by swarming grunts and wall-running pilots – at least half of whom are totally out to get you. Yes, this
Read MoreThere are at least two interesting types of desktop computer: all-in-ones with touch screens, and high-end gaming rigs. Traditional desktops are boring and almost nobody writes about them. However, in this case, I think boring is best. The ideal desktop is one that keeps on working quietly and reliably for
Read More1. Project your screen to your PC or TV Projecting your phone to your PC or TV screen is surprisingly simple. Select Settings > System > Project My Screen. Your phone will automatically start searching for any devices near you that can take advantage of wireless screen projection. However, if your
Read MoreiCloud 1. Secure the cloud Two-step verification is one of the most effective ways of keeping your data secure. When activated, you must input both your password and a randomly generated code provided by Apple any time you make changes to your Apple ID or make purchases from a new device. To
Read MoreA year that saw leading shares hit new peaks, only to fall to three-year lows mere months later, was always going to be difficult for investors. Supported by central bank stimulus measures and hopes of a quick end to the Greek crisis, the FTSE 100 hit a record close of 7,103.98
Read More“We will all go together when we go,” sang the satirist Tom Lehrer of the nuclear arms race. “What a comforting fact that is to know.” But how wrong he was: Bethesda’s Fallout 4 gives us a post-apocalypse jam packed with survivors, mutations, and all sorts of opportunities for the
Read More1. Speak to Cortana Cortana is Microsoft’s digital assistant, in the vein of Siri and Google Now, and with Windows 10 it’s breaking out from Windows Phone on to desktops, laptops and tablets. You can turn Cortana on and tweak its settings from the Start menu, then use your voice or
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