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How to Set Up Passkey on Your Google Account
Passwords are used to log into user accounts and access personal information. They usually consist of a combination of random letters and numbers designed to differentiate users and ensure only specific people can access data. Passwords have existed since ancient times. For example, members of the Roman army would utter a…
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Acer Swift Edge 16 (2023) Review: The Edge You’ve Been Waiting For
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a sleek and thin yet powerful laptop that boasts a large 16-inch OLED display and AMD Ryzen 7040 “Phoenix” Series processors, AMD’s new lineup of mobile chips that feature a dedicated AI engine. As Acer’s latest offering in the realm of ultrathin laptops, it is designed to provide a seamless blend…
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Z-Library Domains Seized Again by FBI
Z-Library, the shadow library project that provided access to millions of textbooks, novels, journal articles, and magazines was shut down in November 2022 when U.S. authorities seized a number of the organization’s domain names. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the project never fully went away. Z-Lib even staged…
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What is TPM?
As hackers become more sophisticated and find increasingly deceptive ways to access computers, devices must be equipped with the latest security technology. A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a small chip that protects a computer from malware or other cyber attacks. The TPM is found on a computer’s motherboard and is…
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How to Test Your Firewall
Firewalls are an essential part of cybersecurity for both individuals and businesses, especially in the current Internet landscape where ordinary users are increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks. But many users don’t know that firewall testing is a crucial part of network security. Read on to learn more about maintaining…
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How to Reverse Image Search from Your Desktop or Phone
Image search is the ability to do a keyword search and find images related to what you typed. Most search engines offer image results, which can be very convenient. But what if you have an image and want to know its origin or find similar images? That is when you need a reverse image search. What is a reverse image search?…
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What is Partitioning? How to Partition a Hard Drive? [Windows 11]
When you buy a brand-new computer or set up a new hard drive, you'll typically find it with a single partition - your C: drive on Microsoft Windows. You store all your apps, files, and personal data in one digital 'room.’ But why stick with a single room when you can have several? That's where disk partitioning comes in.…
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Best Laptops for Digital Nomads to Work Remotely [2023]
As a digital nomad, you work remotely, trading static office space for the freedom of the open road. Your office travels with you, and your laptop is at the heart of your mobile workspace. As you work on the move, your laptop requirements will differ from your home office. Three critical factors shape your laptop buying…
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10 Hidden Windows 11 Features You Should Be Using
Ever since Windows 11 was released in October 2021, it has been met with equal amounts of positive reception and criticism. As of January 2023, Windows 11 has been installed on 18.1% of computers globally, a modest increase from the previous months. However, this growth is probably not as rapid as Microsoft would like:…
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How to Choose the Right External Hard Drive
Have you ever considered what happens to your files and photos once you hit save? Every computer has a built-in hard drive that stores the operating system, various applications, and those all-important files. This data is spread out and stored on multiple hard drive components and are accessed when users open a file.…
