Encryption can protect your data from crooks, but if you don't have a recovery key stored securely, it can also keep you out ...

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create ...

Microsoft requires updating Windows 11 to retain access to security and bug fixes. But a bug in one of those fixes could lock ...

Your BitLocker key is stored in your Microsoft Account. Get it now. Even if you’re not an enterprise user and so not at risk ...

The October 2025 security update for Windows 11 25H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 has reportedly forced some users into the BitLocker recovery screen ...

Due to storage considerations, Windows doesn't enable System Protection by default. That means you'll need to turn it on manually. And even today, configuring, enabling, or using System Restore still ...

When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to turn, your fall garden needs a little extra tender loving care. It might seem counterintuitive to give your plants even more attention in autumn, but ...

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My grandkids are nearly grown, I’m afraid. Of the five, three are in high school now and one’s in middle school. Only the youngest is still a little guy. The process of growing up being what it is, ...

If you have ever lost access to your Gmail account – which essentially means you can't log in to your Google Account for other services you might use — you know how distressing the situation is.

There's now a way to get back into your Google account if you lose your password and don't have your own recovery email. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.