Technology
Plain-English help with the technology that runs everyday life and work, with a focus on security and keeping your data safe. Guidance draws on agencies such as CISA and on published research.
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How to Choose and Set Up a Password Manager
What a password manager does, the features that matter, how to move your passwords in safely, and how to make sure your family can get in…
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How to Spot a Phishing Email or Text Before You Click
The warning signs CISA highlights, the tricks scammers now use, a ten-second check before you click, and what to do if you already have.
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Two-Factor Authentication, Explained
What two-factor authentication is, why it blocks most account takeovers, which methods are strongest, and how to set it up on the accounts that matter most.
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How to Back Up Your Photos Properly
A simple, durable system for protecting family and work photos from lost phones, failed drives and ransomware, built on the 3-2-1 rule CISA recommends.
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How to Choose a Phone Without Paying for Features You Will Not Use
Phone launches are built to make last year’s model feel old. A simple checklist helps you buy what you need and ignore the rest.
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