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    Google's password manager gets killer upgrades for Chrome, Android, and iOS
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    Google's password manager gets killer upgrades for Chrome, Android, and iOS

    Google announced that it would roll out a number of changes to how it manages passwords on Android, Windows, iOS, and Chrome, allowing you to log in to sites in a single tap and improving how compromised passwords are updated.
    By Mark Hachman14 hours ago
    Is Windows antivirus software still necessary in 2022?
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    Is Windows antivirus software still necessary in 2022?

    Microsoft's built-in virus scanner should be good enough, but there are still some reasons to look elsewhere.
    By Jared Newman21 hours ago
    Prepare to earn prized CompTIA certifications for just $29
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    Prepare to earn prized CompTIA certifications for just $29

    This economical package features four courses that help students prepare for prized certification exams from CompTIA.
    By DealPost Team1 week ago
    IT security roles pay handsomely, but training for certification only costs $30
    DealPost

    IT security roles pay handsomely, but training for certification only costs $30

    This package features four courses that prepare students to earn in-demand certifications from CompTIA — Security+, CASP+, CySA+, and PenTest+.
    By DealPost Team2 weeks ago
    Best password managers: Reviews of the top products
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    Best password managers: Reviews of the top products

    The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
    By Michael Ansaldo2 weeks ago
    Microsoft's new Defender for Individuals is a safety blanket for Windows and Android
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    Microsoft's new Defender for Individuals is a safety blanket for Windows and Android

    Microsoft Defender is now live for both Windows PCs and Android phones, offering a clean, organized way to protect your devices against malware and phishing attempts.
    By Mark Hachman2 weeks ago
    Don’t panic! Intel says Hertzbleed CPU vulnerability unlikely to affect most users
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    Don’t panic! Intel says Hertzbleed CPU vulnerability unlikely to affect most users

    The ingenious "Hertzbleed" power scaling vulnerability is widely applicable to both Intel and AMD CPUs, but impractical for a large-scale malware attack.
    By Michael Crider2 weeks ago
    Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge
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    Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge

    Microsoft will end support for its Internet Explorer browser today, on June 15, 2022. Here's what it means for you.
    By Mark Hachman2 weeks ago
    Mozilla Firefox locks its browser's cookie jar
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    Mozilla Firefox locks its browser's cookie jar

    Mozilla introduces Total Cookie Protection, a compromise between privacy and the ability for websites to track you online.
    By Mark Hachman2 weeks ago
    Best antivirus for Android: Protection for your phone or tablet
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    Best antivirus for Android: Protection for your phone or tablet

    We put all the popular Android antivirus packages to the test and select the best for top-notch protection for your Android phone or tablet.
    By Ian Paul3 weeks ago
    This $1,194 cyber security training package is on sale for $29 this week
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    This $1,194 cyber security training package is on sale for $29 this week

    This beginner-friendly bundle features six courses that can introduce you to cutting-edge cyber security skills.
    By DealPost Team3 weeks ago
    The best VPNs for Android: Our picks for phones and tablets
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    The best VPNs for Android: Our picks for phones and tablets

    PCWorld's picks for the six best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
    By Ian Paul3 weeks ago
    6 common reasons people don't use a password manager—and why they're wrong
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    6 common reasons people don't use a password manager—and why they're wrong

    These arguments are understandable, but they still crumble fast after you learn how easy and flexible password managers can be.
    By Alaina Yee3 weeks ago
    Save 83% off a three year subscription to Mindpass Password Manager
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    Save 83% off a three year subscription to Mindpass Password Manager

    Mindpass is the world’s first 3D password management system. It saves all your passwords on your device and unlocks them after you select four objects within a virtual 3D environment.
    By DealPost Team4 weeks ago
    Retrieve lost files on almost any Windows PC with 19% off MiniTool
    DealPost

    Retrieve lost files on almost any Windows PC with 19% off MiniTool

    MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a must-have for every Windows PC owner. It’s an app that allows you to recover files that were lost for a myriad of reasons.
    By DealPost Team4 weeks ago
    61% off Aura’s robust antivirus software for Windows, Mac, and Android - Deal Alert
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    61% off Aura’s robust antivirus software for Windows, Mac, and Android – Deal Alert

    All in one protection that includes Antivirus, VPN, Password Manager, Parental Control, and Identity Theft protection.
    By DealPost Team1 month ago
    Google promises new advertising and privacy controls
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    Google promises new advertising and privacy controls

    At Google I/O 2022, Google promised more privacy controls in the form of My Ad Center, as well as the ability to remove personal information that could be surfaced via Google Search.
    By Mark Hachman2 months ago
    The best free antivirus for Android
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    The best free antivirus for Android

    AV might not be as crucial on a smartphone as it is on your PC, but having that added protection can add peace of mind, and it doesn't have to cost anything extra.
    By Ian Paul2 months ago
    Apple, Google, Microsoft commit to killing passwords entirely
    News

    Apple, Google, Microsoft commit to killing passwords entirely

    The FIDO Alliance said that Apple, Google, and Microsoft have committed to a passwordless future where you'll use your fingerprint or PIN on your phone to log in to virtually any other phone or PC—even a brand new one.
    By Mark Hachman2 months ago
    You should be using a password manager. LastPass, our favorite, is 20% off
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    You should be using a password manager. LastPass, our favorite, is 20% off

    Get your online security right this year with LastPass' deal for World Password Day.
    By Ian Paul2 months ago
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