If you worked in an office before the pandemic, there’s a good chance that you’ve been working remotely at least part time since March 2020. Looking ahead, the end of the pandemic does not necessarily mean an end to remote work. In fact, 16% of employees will continue to work from home even after it […]

We suggest keeping your webcam covered whenever you aren’t using it. You can do this with a sticky note or a bandage. However, these products are not very durable and could fall off after time, especially if you frequently remove them and put them back on. A webcam cover sticks securely over your webcam, and […]

With rising privacy concerns regarding popular videoconferencing applications, you should seek platforms with privacy policies that are clear and concise, like Jami. Jami is an end-to-end encrypted videoconferencing alternative, and its privacy policy states that the company only collects data that is imperative to compiling website visit statistics.

The Windows 10 device hardware address can be used for tracking you as you move between Wi-Fi networks. To prevent this surveillance, toggle on the hardware randomization option in Windows 10’s Wi-Fi settings.

Most people know not to share their passwords with others, especially if they’ve been recycled. However, some people choose to disregard this advice when it comes to trusted guests who ask for access to their home network. Check with your internet service provider or update your router settings to establish a guest network instead.

To limit the chance that unauthorized individuals on your home network could access files from your computer, you may want to inhibit file sharing. This is especially true for individuals who work with sensitive information and have gone from a secure office network to their home wireless setup. Open Settings and select “Network and Internet.” […]