We may receive a commission from our partners if you click on a link to review or purchase a product or service. Click to Learn More Staying safe online has become a full-time job in 2025. Between ...

Other than securing your local account with a password or a PIN, one can set and use BIOS or UEFI passwords on their Windows computer. In this post, we see how you can set up an Administrator or ...

A password manager can help keep your private data secure, and they're easier to use than you may think. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an ...

As one of the most secure operating systems, Windows 11/10 offers its users a variety of ways to log in to authenticate themselves. From a regular password and PIN code to facial recognition, ...

Setting up a non-cloud based password manager in which the password database can be accessed from more than one device is easier than it sounds. Nothing helps strong passwords become a central tenet ...

Learn how to set up and use LastPass password manager. Start managing and storing your passwords with this step-by-step guide. LastPass’ history of data breaches makes it hard to recommend as a viable ...

Using a login password on your Mac is a simple way of ensuring your macOS user account stays private, and using FileVault to encrypt your startup disk means only users who can log in to your Mac can ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

Do you ever wish your emails could be extra-secure so they can't be opened by just anyone? Whether you're sending private messages containing sensitive or personal information, or you just want to be ...

Staying secure online and protecting your personal information is sometimes easier said than done. One of the ways you can help to protect your information and accounts is by creating a strong, unique ...

You use the same password for lots of different websites. It’s OK. Everyone does it. No matter how many times your IT guy, nerdy friend, or even Slate tells you to ...