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Top Password List of 2021 Proves You Need a Password Manager

Believe it or not, but we’ve gotten even worse at coming up with unique, secure passwords. Nordpass’ yearly list of the most popular passwords looks worse than ever in 2021, despite an increased awareness of privacy and security among the general public. And it probably comes down to the fact that people still aren’t using password managers.

Andrew Heinzman 2 days

Save 49% on Your ExpressVPN Membership with This Killer Black Friday Deal

ExpressVPN is one of the fastest VPN services available today, it doesn’t log users’ activity, and it supports up to five devices at a time. There’s never a bad time to subscribe with ExpressVPN (or our other favorite VPN services), but this Black Friday, we’ve got a deal that’s hard to pass up.

Andrew Heinzman 2 days

Windows 11 Has a God Mode, Too—Here’s How to Activate It

Tired of digging through your Settings and Control Panel just to reach your backup tools or change your system’s clock? Like previous Windows releases, the Windows 11 operating system features a secret “God Mode” that gives you a desktop shortcut to over 260 management settings.

Andrew Heinzman 4 days

Microsoft Edge Gets a “Super Duper Secure” Mode, Here’s How to Enable It

It’s finally here! Microsoft slipped its new “Super Duper Secure” mode in the Edge browser’s latest release, offering users a quick and easy way to defend themselves from the web’s most common exploits and vulnerabilities. But how does “Super Duper Secure” mode work, and how do you enable it?

Andrew Heinzman 5 days

Here’s Why Zoom Stopped Working on Your Chromebook

Zoom, the popular video conferencing app that only gained more popularity during the pandemic, has reportedly discontinued its ChromeOS web app, causing problems for some. If Zoom stopped working on your Chromebook, it’s because there’s a new web-based app you need to use.

Cory Gunther 6 days

Black Friday 2021: The Best Computer Accessory Deals

Mice and keyboards are some of the most overlooked gifts of all time, which may explain why they’re so cheap this Black Friday. Manufacturers are running crazy sales on mechanical keyboards, cozy ergonomic mice, and all other computer accessories. So whether you’re preparing for the holidays or upgrading your PC setup, here are the best Black Friday deals on computer accessories.

Andrew Heinzman 6 days

Black Friday 2021: The Best Laptop and Desktop Deals

Black Friday is finally here, and computer manufacturers are going absolutely bonkers with the deals. There’s never been a better time to buy a laptop, a desktop PC, a Chromebook, or even a Mac. But you’re not here for banter, so without further ado, here are the best Black Friday 2021 deals on laptop and desktop computers.

Andrew Heinzman 7 days

Microsoft Edge’s Latest Feature Could Extend Your Laptop’s Crappy Battery Life

The latest Microsoft Edge update is a doozie. It includes a ton of new improvements to its coupon-clipping and price comparison tools, and more importantly, a brand new Efficiency mode that could intelligently extend your laptop’s battery life.

Andrew Heinzman 9 days

This Yubico Key Organizer Is the Ultimate Accessory for Yubikey Users

Yubico’s security keys are durable, but can they really withstand the destructive power of your keychain? If you’re concerned about breaking your Yubikey and locking yourself out of all your accounts, then you should consider picking up the Yubico x Keyport Pivot 2.0, a new key organizer designed to tidy up your pocket and defend your precious security keys.

Andrew Heinzman 10 days

Google Chrome Gets an Experimental “Windows 11” Mode, Here’s How to Enable It

One of our favorite things about Windows 11 is its use of rounded corners and subtle “Mica material” transparency effects. Of course, these design elements only show up in native Windows apps. But the latest Chrome release (version 96) contains an experimental UI mode that, when enabled, makes the browser fit the Windows 11 design language.

Andrew Heinzman 10 days