If your backup program writes to a proprietary format, you may not be able to access it decades from now. I'll discuss how to prepare.

Everything you download adds risk. Be safer using my three guidelines.

JavaScript is a programming language that operates important features on many websites.

Public key encryption is the workhorse of security online. I'll review just what it is and how it's used at a high level.

Hardware security keys like YubiKey provide an extra-secure level of two-factor authentication.

Deleting an account you don't have access to is kind of the same as deleting an account you don't own.

Privacy is a complex and far-reaching topic. One of the most basic and often overlooked players is the operating system on your device.

Since Edge is a component of Windows itself, uninstalling it isn't an option. I'll review alternatives to help resolve Edge problems.

BitLocker is a fine encryption program if used properly. The problem is that it's too easy for the average user to skip steps that could result in data loss.

Windows may tell you that a program requires elevation in order to run. We'll look at what that means and the steps you can take in response.