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What is riskware? Definition, examples, and security risks
Riskware is legitimate software that isn’t designed to cause harm but can still introduce security or privacy risks. This is because its technical capabilities, if misused, misconfigured, or exploit...
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What is remote access? A complete beginner-to-pro guide
Remote access is a technology that lets you connect to and control a computer, server, or network from another location using an internet connection. It’s widely used for remote work, IT support, sy...
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How to factory reset a PS5 and fix common issues
Performing a factory reset on your PlayStation 5 (PS5) may sometimes help resolve some software glitches, and it’s also recommended before you trade or sell the console. However, it’s important to...
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What is geotargeting? How location tracking impacts privacy and security
Many apps and websites use your location, alongside other information, to decide what content to show you. It affects the ads you see, the prices displayed, the language a site loads in, and whether c...
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Maze ransomware: How it works and how to stay protected
Maze was a sophisticated type of Windows-based ransomware that was first discovered in 2019. It targeted a wide variety of organizations and industries and became known for pioneering double extortion...
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How to fix “Connection timed out” in Minecraft easily
Fixing a “Connection timed out” error in Minecraft depends on what’s causing it. The error can be triggered by a range of factors, from local network conditions to server-side problems, but beca...
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How to block someone on Gmail: Prevent unwanted emails
If someone keeps emailing you and you’d rather not hear from them anymore, Gmail makes it easy to block that sender. Once blocked, their future messages are automatically filtered out of your inbox....
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How to report phishing (email, texts, calls, websites)
If you receive a phishing message, it’s important not to follow any links, download attachments, or otherwise interact with it. Clicking a link could send you to a malicious website designed to stea...
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How to check your internet connection
Whether your Wi-Fi won’t connect, speeds feel sluggish, or your connection keeps dropping, the first step to fixing the problem is understanding the root cause. This guide covers how to check your i...
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How to find your Roku IP address in seconds
If you want to connect your Roku TV to another device or app on your local network or troubleshoot Wi-Fi and streaming issues, knowing your Roku’s local IP address can be helpful. In this article, w...
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