Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop, your devices come loaded with settings, apps and bloatware. They exist for many reasons: To give you a free tease of a paid program, to collect data or simply part of a deal with other companies.
Your iPhone is a wonderful piece of tech right out of the box, but you can take steps to make it even better. Tap or click here for 10 default iPhone settings you can change right now.
Windows also comes with many preloaded settings that you don’t need. Many involve programs or features you’ll never use and can slow down your system. Let’s review the default settings you can change on your Windows PC.
With the Windows 10 keylogger, Microsoft observes what you’re typing and saying and uses it to improve its service (Windows 11 doesn’t have this built-in feature). Do you need this Big Tech company recording everything you do on your PC? No! Here’s how to put a stop to it:
Windows 10 lets its productivity assistant Cortana get to know you through your voice and writing so you can get better suggestions. If this makes you uncomfortable, you can turn off the feature. Here’s how:
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Windows runs a print spooler service to keep your printing jobs running smoothly. It’s running in the background even when you’re not using it.
Your internet browser isn’t just the vehicle you use to get around the internet. It also serves as your first line of defense against hackers, malware and malicious websites.
If your browser isn’t regularly updated to the latest version, it won’t protect against new threats. For example, a new update to Mozilla’s Firefox patches two vulnerabilities hackers can exploit to steal your details.
Which internet browser should you use? Kim compares well-known and top-used browsers based on safety, privacy, ease of use and personalization. Find out why you may or may not want to use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Tor and even Internet Explorer.
Nearly half of our readers polled at Komando.com use Google Chrome. What’s your favorite browser? Which will you never use?
If you use Google’s Chrome internet browser, it’s a really good idea to keep it updated to the latest version. Over the last few months, the company has released several updates to protect users from unwanted intruders.
We all have our preferred browser. Maybe you did the research to find the best option for you, or you stick with the one that came pre-installed on your computer.
Well, if you haven’t put much thought into which one you use to surf the web, now is the time. Spam and phishing attempts are hitting astronomical rates, and your browser can go a long way in keeping you safe from clever cybercriminals.
If you’re one of the millions of people who use Amazon.com for your online shopping, you’ll need these 5 tricks to save you even more money.
