External hard drives are one of the unsung heroes of any good backup strategy. Even if you already use cloud storage, having a physical backup gives you an extra layer of protection against data loss. They’re convenient, portable, and great for storing large amounts of data — but only if you treat them well. Just […]

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) sounds great in theory. It’s the feature that lets your devices recognize each other automatically when they’re on the same network. For example, you buy a new printer, connect it to Wi-Fi, and—like magic—your computer finds it without any extra setup. Convenient, right? But here’s the problem: that convenience comes […]

We all love getting the maximum lifespan out of our smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It saves money, and it’s better for the planet. But there is a point in every device’s life where clinging to it becomes a significant security risk: when the manufacturer stops sending updates. Countless electronic devices are eventually abandoned by their […]

We take our phones everywhere—to the coffee shop, the bathroom, the gym. That means your phone, with all your private data, is constantly moving between secure and public spaces. And while you know you should never leave your device unlocked when you walk away, let’s be honest: we all make mistakes. Maybe you set your […]

In today’s flexible work environment, using your own smartphone or tablet for work tasks—checking email, accessing documents, joining meetings—is incredibly common. This practice is known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). It’s convenient for you, but it’s a big headache for corporate security. Why? Because your personal phone is now holding sensitive company secrets. And […]

We all have that old software we love. Maybe it’s a version of a favorite editing tool, an ancient chat program, or even that trusty old operating system (we’re looking at you, Windows XP fans!). It works, it’s familiar, and you don’t want to change. Here’s the harsh truth: relying on old, unsupported software is […]