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Password Security: A Practical Guide
How to create strong passwords, why reusing them is dangerous, and how a password manager makes good security easy.
Read guide · 7 minTwo-Factor Authentication, Explained
What 2FA is, the different types from text codes to security keys, and which accounts to protect first.
Read guide · 6 minBackups That Actually Work: The 3-2-1 Rule
Why sync isn't a backup, how the 3-2-1 rule protects you, and a simple backup plan for homes and small businesses.
Read guide · 7 minWi-Fi Troubleshooting: Fix Slow or Dropping Internet
Step-by-step checks to find out why your Wi-Fi is slow or keeps disconnecting, and how to fix it.
Read guide · 8 minHow to Spot a Phishing Email (and What to Do)
The warning signs of phishing emails, texts and calls, plus exactly what to do if you've already clicked.
Read guide · 7 minPC Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Computer Healthy
A simple weekly, monthly and yearly routine that keeps your computer fast, secure and reliable.
Read guide · 6 minSecure Your Router and Home Network in 15 Minutes
Simple steps to lock down your router, protect your Wi-Fi and keep smart devices from becoming a weak point.
Read guide · 6 minFive things to do this week
If you only do a few things to protect yourself, start here.
- Turn on two-factor authentication for your email first. How →
- Start using a password manager and stop reusing passwords. How →
- Set up an automatic backup and test restoring one file. How →
- Install pending updates on your computer, phone and router. How →
- Change your router's admin password and check your Wi-Fi security. How →
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