Detecting and filling in sign-in forms is a password vault's most basic feature. I'll look at how that works, and what to do when it fails.

Emailing attachments -- particularly large files -- is getting more and more difficult as ISPs limit size and scan for malware.

Windows startup is a complex process further complicated by the number of programs that add themselves to the list. Paring it down takes work.

The Microsoft Office 365 subscription model makes moving to a new machine very, very easy.

Only Windows is Windows. There are alternatives, but whether they're right for you depends on you.

Over the years, your choices when it comes to anti-malware tools have become simpler, yet frustratingly imprecise.

The best way to prepare for needing an installation disc is to create one before you need it. I'll review some approaches.

There are signs we can use to determine if a hard drive is about to fail, but it's also common for a drive to fail without any indication at all.

Security questions are a cornerstone of much internet security. I'll look at what they are, how they fail, why you should avoid them, and what to do if you can't.

The results are in for last year's most common passwords. The implications are depressing, but important.