These are the top articles I repeatedly find myself sharing with people as they ask me questions throughout the week.
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Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe OnlineOnline security is critical. Here are the key steps you can take to keep yourself safe on the internet.2023-01-04 - #2374 |
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How to Back Up WindowsUsing free and included tools, here's how to back up Windows and all your data in eight easy steps.2023-11-22 - #30103 |
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What Security Software Do You Recommend? (2024 Q4 update)Here are my latest recommendations for specific security software and techniques.2024-11-04 - #3517 |
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What Happens at Windows 10 End of Support?The end of support for Windows 10 means Microsoft will no longer issue security updates. Here's how to continue using it safely.2025-02-17 - #145971 |
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Why Password Managers Are [Still] Safer than the AlternativesIf you're not using a password manager, you're likely compromising your security more than necessary. Here's why using one is safer.2021-01-20 - #5555 |
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Why Your Computer Has Probably Not Been HackedI regularly hear from people who believe their computer has been hacked and is under someone else's control. It's very rarely the case.2024-11-30 - #175648 |
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What Happens at Windows 10 End of Support?The end of support for Windows 10 means Microsoft will no longer issue security updates. Here's how to continue using it safely.2025-02-17 - #145971 |
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Lost Gmail Account Recovery With No Phone or Alternate EmailThe Google Account Recovery process may be able to help you get your account back. Maybe.2022-04-01 - #144036 |
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What’s the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?Microsoft continues to confuse us with product names. I'll clarify the difference between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com, and help you decide which you want.2023-10-02 - #1832 |
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How Do I Contact Outlook.com Customer Service?People ask every day how they can reach someone at Microsoft to help with Hotmail and Outlook.com problems. There is help.2021-05-12 - #10789 |
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How Do I Get Someone’s Location From an IP Address?While getting someone's name and address from their IP address is technically possible, it's also difficult and requires law enforcement's help.2023-09-18 - #2438 |
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