It’s a good idea to periodically review and remove cookies, especially those that you’ve acquired from unknown sources. To do this on Firefox, click the hamburger menu and select Options. From there, click the Manage Data button. You can search for cookies from specific websites or review all of them and delete what you want. […]

Have you ever come across a website that appears to be down (maybe because of a cyberattack), but you aren’t certain if your machine is the problem? Copy the URL, then go to downforeveryoneorjustme.com, paste the URL into the search bar, and submit it. They’ll tell you the answer, one way or the other.  

Manufacturers issue updates as they discover vulnerabilities in their products. Automatic updates make this easier for many devices—including computers, phones, tablets, and other smart devices—but you may need to manually update other devices. Only apply updates from manufacturer websites and built-in application stores—third-party sites and applications are unreliable and can result in an infected device. […]

If you use two monitors, optimize their positioning. If you use each monitor about the same amount, arrange both directly in front of you, with a slight curve. If you use one more than the other, place it in front of you, and curve the other toward your dominant eye. Also, always position monitors discreetly […]

Your display settings should be set to the right brightness level in order to limit issues for your eyes. Ideally, when your monitor displays a white color, it should appear similar to a piece of white paper in the same light. You may have to adjust your settings throughout the day. Lower brightness can help […]

Your web browser is your primary connection to the rest of the internet, and multiple applications may rely on your browser, or elements within your browser, to function. This makes the security settings within your browser even more important. Many web applications try to enhance your browsing experience by enabling different types of functionality, but […]