That new laptop smell is the best! You’ve got a faster processor, a sharper screen, and tons of storage space for photos and games. But before you start setting up your banking apps or downloading all your favorite files, you need to think about security. A brand new laptop, right out of the box, is […]

There is nothing quite like the feeling of peeling the plastic off a brand-new smartphone. It’s faster, shinier, and has a camera that makes you look like a professional photographer. But before you get too lost in setting up your new gadget, you need to deal with the old one. Are you thinking about recycling, […]

Your Alexa device is a modern convenience—you can check the weather, play your favorite songs, and yes, even order household items just by speaking a command. That last part, however, gives anyone in your home, including guests, children, or roommates, the power to easily buy something with your stored credit card. Imagine your kid blurts […]

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’ve all done it. You sign up for a forum, a new shopping site, a niche social media platform, or a free trial. You use it once or twice, and then you forget it even exists. Your digital life is littered with these zombie accounts—logins you haven’t touched in six months, a year, or even […]

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 […]