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Have you ever been frustrated by slow internet speeds? There are many things that could be causing delays in your connection speed. No one likes waiting for web pages to load or videos to play. But if you haven’t changed this setting on your computer, you’re probably not getting the speeds you deserve.
Another popular app on the Google Play Store was discovered to be harboring malware — one with millions of active users and downloads. This program covertly loaded spam advertisements on the victims phone, and without permission, would sign them up for money-sucking paid subscriptions. If you ever downloaded this sketchy software, here’s what you need to watch out for.
Have you ever wanted to be part of the cool crowd and get your hands on new tech before anyone else? Now is your chance. Microsoft has made the first official beta for its Edge browser available to any and all who wish to test its limits and capabilities. We’ll tell you how to become a beta tester for Microsoft so you can experience the new browser early and even give some much-needed feedback.
Forgetting your password can be such a pain. With so many online accounts, who has time to remember all of their important logins? Thanks to Google’s latest authentication feature, you don’t have to.
This year is on track to be the worst yet for your online security, and it’s no small task to keep track of each and every data breach. Even tougher is finding out how each one will impact you. We’ve found a handy resource that lets you see exactly how the latest breaches and data leaks impact your personal information and expose you to identity theft and fraud.
You might have seen options for two-factor authentication while setting up an account for the first time, but what are the real benefits of turning it on? We’re breaking down why two-factor authentication is absolutely worth your time, as well as how to set it up on some of the biggest accounts you may have. All you’ll need is a computer, a phone and an internet connection.
At Komando.com, we regularly advise users to upgrade to the latest versions of their phone or tablet’s respective operating systems. This helps protect them against zero-day vulnerabilities, hacks and exploits. But sometimes, new updates will have flaws of their own. In fact, one of Apple’s most recent iOS updates accidentally rolled back a critical safeguard that prevents a device from having its operating system modified — and now, they’ve released another updated to clean up the mess! Here’s what you need to know to safeguard your device from harm.
Just one setting can leave your router vulnerable. If your router is compromised, hackers can harvest data or plant malware. A secure home network can be contaminated by devices you didn’t even know had access to the internet.
Despite how it looks, getting rid of an application from your device is only the beginning. The developers of these apps don’t just benefit from the users they attract, but the data they provide as well — and purging an app without considering your data puts your private information at risk. That’s why you won’t want to miss our insider tips on how to cleanly break away from any app you delete — no matter how much data you may have shared with it.
One of the world’s largest corporations is pretty pleased with the latest thing its facial recognition system can do. The company has announced that its system can now detect fear. That’s no comfort to those who are afraid of what part this company is playing in helping police build surveillance networks.
A well-known credit monitoring company experienced what it’s calling a glitch. That “glitch” allowed people to see strangers’ credit reports and in some cases personal information. We’ll fill you in on all the nasty details.
