Latest Security How-To

26 December 2013
How-Tos: How to stop CryptoLocker infecting your PC

We explain what is CryptoLocker. Plus: how to stop CryptoLocker stealing your data.
24 December 2013
How-Tos: How to encrypt your data in the cloud

Concerned that your online data in Dropbox or Google Drive might be open to attack? We show you how to banish those fears by encrypting your cloud-based documents.
16 December 2013
How-Tos: 5 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure on the Cloud

The number of personal cloud users increases every year and is not about to slow down. Back in 2012 Gartner predicted the complete shift from offline PC work to mostly on-cloud by 2014. And it's happening.
06 December 2013
How-Tos: How to access blocked torrent sites in the UK

We show you how to use a VPN to access blocked torrent sites in the UK.
21 November 2013
How-Tos: How to make a Facebook account private

This is where we show you how to make your Facebook account private. Follow these quick and easy steps and you will be able to control exactly who sees what on your Facebook account.
01 November 2013
How-Tos: Bugs and Fixes: updates to Windows iTunes, Java, and Internet Explorer

Update, update, update: Form that habit now, if you haven't already, to keep up with security fixes. The latest include the usual tweaks to fend off malicious attacks, and a fix to Java that should prevent it from disabling itself constantly. That would be nice.
30 October 2013
How-Tos: Save your Internet bacon with two-factor authentication

Anyone who's paid attention to computer security over the past few years will probably tell you that your password isn't enough. Passwords are often awkward and hard to remember--leading people to use the same password for multiple sites--and if someone gets a hold of your login credentials, they can wreak havoc with your personal information. Not good.
29 October 2013
How-Tos: Turn off Facebook's location settings

Whether you're going under cover or just want a bit more privacy, here's how get your Facebook posts to stop showing your location.
28 October 2013
How-Tos: Disable Windows' logon password

Don doesn't need to keep other people off his PC. He asked me how he could skip the logon screen and boot directly into Windows without a password.
How-Tos: How to remove spyware from PC or laptop

We show you how to find and remove spyware from your PC or laptop.
22 October 2013
How-Tos: What does your internet profile say about you?

The internet stores a tremendous amount of information about us - from the things we buy, to the comments we make on Facebook or Twitter - but how much of this can we control? And what damage could it do to our reputations and job prospects in the future?
18 October 2013
How-Tos: How to remove unwanted browser toolbars

We show you how to disable and delete those unwanted and annoying web browser toolbars, however they got onto your PC or laptop.
09 October 2013
How-Tos: How to set up two-factor authentication in Evernote

It seems like every day you read about another password security breach. It doesn't matter how robust your actual password is; if a hacker makes off with an entire password database, he can potentially access your account.
How-Tos: How to delete browsing history in Chrome

Deleting your browsing history in Chrome is very easy, here's our step-by-step guide on how to do it.
01 October 2013
How-Tos: How to browse the web anonymously and send messages securely

It’s no longer paranoia to think you’re being watched. We show you how to use the Tor web browser, use TrueCrypt and BleachBit to keep emails private and stop people spying on your every online move.
24 September 2013
How-Tos: How to safely install Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is a great additional security tool for Windows PCs and laptops. But one reader found his install of the software to be very unsatisfactory. Here we explain how to safely install Malwarebytes with no problems.
19 September 2013
How-Tos: Close antivirus when installing software

Often when installing software you will be advised to switch off your antivirus. Here's why.
How-Tos: Easy ways to protect your Android phone

Your Android phone not only enables you to do nearly everything online, but also allows you to carry your life in your pocket. Although having all that information in a single location and always on hand may be especially convenient, it makes for an appealing target to thieves and hackers. But you're not defenseless: You can take a number of steps and precautions to ensure that your stuff stays safe.
How-Tos: How to Overcome Small Business Data Recovery Challenges

Data recovery has mattered ever since businesses started relying on PCs in the workplace. Today's common storage options for small businesses all present some disaster recovery challenges. Here's what your organization should do to address them.
17 September 2013
How-Tos: Protect your identity on Facebook

The past year has seen a sharp increase in fraud and identity theft on Facebook. Here we show you how to minimise the risk of becoming the next victim of clever identity thieves with eight simple steps to using Facebook safely.

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