Password strength and encryption are important things when it comes to computers. A password is the entire security of your computer, and OS passwords are not hard to break. Most users believe that if ...

Modern Windows PCs often include some kind of biometric hardware, mainly in the form of facial recognition (using infrared cameras) or fingerprint scanning. Both of these features let you use Windows ...

Welcome to Part 2 of this three-part series on scams and frustration. Part 1 addressed what is one of the most irritating practices by scammers; relentless spam and scam phone calls. Today we’ll ...

Put a brand-new laptop or desktop PC in front of most people, and they’ll begin installing their favorite programs. Me? I ...

Security is easiest when you are the password: You don’t have to memorize complicated keywords, but simply hold your face up to the camera or your finger on a sensor — and you can access your computer ...

In January 2024, Russian hackers broke into Microsoft's systems by slipping past what many believed was an ironclad security setup. The attack proved that even with multiple layers of protection, ...

Explore how Windows CardSpace’s 'Identity Agent' architecture paved the way for modern Passkeys and secure password management in 2026.

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor. This ...