It's easy to jump to the conclusion your computer has been hacked, but it's usually not the case. Regardless, preventing a hack is easier than recovering from one.

People often use free email providers only to lose everything when a problem occurs. So what should you look for in a paid email provider?

Random authenticator requests can be unsettling. Are you being hacked, or is something else going on? I'll discuss why these alerts might happen, what they really mean, and what to do.

Google quietly removed the Gmail feature that let you pull all your email into one inbox. If you relied on Gmail as your central hub, it’s time to rethink your setup. Here’s what no longer works and the options that still do.

Running a small business, especially from home, puts your data at risk in ways you might not expect. I'll discuss what I see as the five biggest security threats facing small teams.

Think the Recycle Bin on your PC is the last stop for deleted files? Not always. I'll show you a second, often-overlooked Recycle Bin hiding in your cloud storage. It might rescue files you thought were gone for good.

Private browsing sounds safer than it really is. I'll explain what Incognito mode actually hides, what it absolutely doesn’t, and when it’s still worth using. If you think private mode keeps your online activity secret, you’ll want to see where the real limits are.

Ever wonder why Microsoft never fixes that one thing that drives you crazy? It’s not personal. I'll break down why some annoyances stay put, how Windows chooses what to fix, and why even simple changes can be surprisingly risky.

Social media often shows you what it wants you to see, not what you asked for. I'll explain how those algorithms work and the steps you can take to see more of what matters to you.

Ever wonder how your computer or phone “knows” where you are, and why it sometimes gets it wrong? I'll break down the clues your devices use, why location mistakes happen, and what you can do when websites think you’re somewhere else entirely.