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Choosing new and remembering old passwords is a frustration familiar to anyone with a computer, but password managers make ...

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While platforms like Airbnb are prepared to take swift action once a camera is reported, the trick is knowing if one is hidden in your unit in the first place. You don't need a professional sweep; ...

Windows never stores plaintext passwords in public-facing directories. Every recovery method discussed here requires direct access to the PC where the password was ...

Passwords are necessary for almost everything these days – bank accounts, health portals, social media and streaming services. Keeping track of password after password can be as hard as creating new, ...

A new Windows API allows third-party apps to take over passkey management. 1Password is the first password manager to utilize this feature. To enable this option, you need to install the latest ...

Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy trade-offs. If you're a Windows 11 user, and specifically an owner of a ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...