Facebook harbors a trove of personal information about you and everyone else on the platform. If left unattended, your Facebook account could become a security risk. Between hackers and data breaches, you’re better off deleting your profile if it’s no longer in use. You also have the option to back up any photos or videos […]

Many articles, posts and other communications contain abundant links, some of which may lead to pages that no longer exist or, worse, are compromised. On a Mac/PC you can hover the mouse cursor over a link to see its destination. On mobile, you can hold to copy it and then paste it into a note.

Lots of times deleting a file doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. It may still be recoverable by people with the correct tools. When recycling a device or giving it to another person, use an overwrite program to ensure full deletion of personal information from the drive.

Microsoft recently released the latest version of its quintessential operating system. The best part? Upgrading from Windows 10 is free. Just make sure you’re installing the update from the official Microsoft website to circumvent any possible security risks, like malware or viruses that could come from third party sites.

When you leave your computer, you don’t want someone else acquiring unauthorized access to it. Setting an automatic logoff timer ensures that it’s not exposed when you step away for an extended time. You can set it up easily on both Windows and macOS.

You can enable your social media accounts to send you an email when there is a login from a different device. You should: Enable this setting on all of your social media accounts. Check your inbox for these alerts regularly. Check your spam folder for these alerts in case they end up there.