Password-protecting your Windows login does not protect your computer's data, particularly if the computer is stolen.

I frequently advise people what to do about unexpected and undesirable software changes. It's time for me to take my own advice.

After a bad experience with Windows Update, it's tempting to bail on the idea completely. Unfortunately, that can leave your machine vulnerable to malware.

Windows File Explorer defaults to a simple view of files on your machine that isn't secure. Changes these settings as soon as you can.

Virtual credit cards are a great tool to help protect yourself when shopping online. After using a service for well over a year, I have a recommendation.

WhatsApp announced privacy policy changes requiring your agreement to continue using it. Has anything really changed?

We worry a lot about privacy, but our concerns are often misplaced. Fortunately, the biggest risk to our personal privacy is right under our nose.

Pictures in email don't always display. The reasons are varied and confusing, but I'll review the three most common causes of problems and what you need to do.

An open Wi-Fi login doesn't imply security. If you connect to an open Wi-Fi hotspot without a password and your browser can display anything, it's not a secure connection.

You can lose your account, and everything in it, if you don't sign in often enough. Here's how often you need to, and other ways to protect yourself.