Terms used to measure disk space can be ambiguous. A megabyte may mean one thing to you and another to your computer.

It can seem like your Microsoft account has a split personality. We'll examine when that might happen, why, and what to keep in mind when it does.

Microsoft Authenticator is not necessarily two-factor authentication, but the two do share one important characteristic: the need to prepare for loss.

The "This device is currently in use" message can be annoying and confusing if you're not using the device. We'll look at how to proceed safely.

OneDrive's backup "feature" is confusing even when it comes to turning it off.

You can download some versions of Windows from legitimate sources. If you have a legal retail product key, this can be your replacement media.

I reflect on Microsoft, and some of their many disappointing decisions that would indicate average consumers aren't really on their radar.

Why they happen, and what to do about them.

Email spoofing is rampant. Spammers can send email that looks like it came from you, and there's little that you can do about it.

VPNs don't impact data tracking or collection. We'll look at why that is and what you might want to do about it.