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What Windows 10’s “Privacy Nightmare” Settings Actually Do
Windows 10 has some handy new features, but if you believe the rest of the internet, it also comes with features that eviscerate any semblance of privacy. But that view is a little overblown. Let’s take a closer look at what each of these settings actually do—and...
Windows 10 Is a Clear Winner
If you look up all the complaints about Windows 10 thus far, with only a few exceptions, the objections are minor if not completely unimportant. The only substantial grouse is about the continuous auto-updates, which can often overwrite a specialty driver necessary...
6 Features Disappearing in Windows 10 (and How to Replace Them)
When it comes to fragmentation, Windows and Android are engaged in an epic battle to see which ecosystem is the most chaotic. While Android is making a run for the crown, for my money, Windows remains the undisputed champion of OS disorder. And things may soon get...
How To Keep Your Data–And Your Customers’–Safe From Hackers
It took some time for Kevin Stecko to learn in 2013 that the e-commerce system for his website, 80stees.com, had been hacked. Whoever did it “sat on the [data] for about six months,” Stecko says. “We didn’t notice anything.’’ He doesn’t know how the breach happened,...
The Windows 10 Security Settings You Need to Know
This may seems like a stretch, but you’d be surprised by the amount of personal information Windows 10 collects from its users—information including phone numbers, GPS location, credit card numbers, and even video and audio messages. Of course, Microsoft’s privacy...
Introducing: Payments by FreshBooks
Ever tried to set up online payments? As it turns out, what should be a simple task is actually quite the nightmare. Whether it’s choosing the right payments company for your billing habits, figuring out how to navigate the complicated maze of setup forms, creating...