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Spring cleaning your digital life: What to delete, update, and secure in 2026

Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up your home—it’s also the perfect time to clean up your digital life. Over the course of a year, most people accumulate unused apps, forgotten accounts, outdated devices, and weak security settings that quietly increase their risk of fraud, identity theft, and account takeover. In 2026, with more of […]

Why you should still be wary of macros in Microsoft Office documents

Microsoft Word and Excel are everyday tools at work and at home. One feature that makes them powerful—macros—also makes them risky. Macros can automate repetitive tasks, but cybercriminals also use them to deliver ransomware, spyware, and other malware. Knowing when macros are helpful and when they’re dangerous is a key part of protecting your digital […]

How to protect your identity? Limit what you share on social media.

Social media makes it easy to stay connected, but it also makes it easy for strangers, scammers, and data brokers to collect personal information about you. Every post, photo, like, and comment helps build a digital profile that others can search, copy, and misuse. From a cybersecurity perspective, limiting what you share online is one […]

Search for yourself online using operators to protect your digital identity

Most people don’t realize how much personal information about them is publicly available online. A quick search of your name can reveal phone numbers, old resumes, workplace documents, social media profiles, and even email addresses. Regularly searching for yourself online is a simple but powerful cybersecurity habit—and using search operators helps you uncover far more […]

How to use parental controls to limit the content your kids can view

Kids today grow up with screens everywhere—phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, and game consoles. That access can be great for learning and creativity, but it also means children can easily stumble into content that isn’t age‑appropriate. Parental controls help families set healthy digital boundaries and give parents peace of mind without having to constantly look over […]

How to tell if a cloud storage “full” warning is real or a phishing scam

If you’ve ever received a message telling you your cloud storage is full—and warning that your photos or files will be deleted—you’re not alone. These alerts are one of the fastest‑growing phishing tricks right now because they exploit fear, urgency, and trust in familiar brands like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Knowing how to tell a […]