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Selling a phone or computer: erasing your data properly
Before your old device changes hands, your data has to be gone for good. Deleting files is not enough – here is how to do it properly.
Secure your Mac: the macOS settings that matter
A Mac has a good security reputation – but it is not fully locked down out of the box. A few settings close the most important gaps, with no extra software.
Securing smart home devices: cameras, speakers and the rest
Smart cameras, speakers and doorbells are small computers on your network – and often the weakest link. A few steps make your smart home safe.
Using public Wi-Fi safely: how to stay protected
Free Wi-Fi in a café, hotel or airport is convenient – but not always safe. A few rules let you use open networks without putting your accounts at risk.
Android security settings – step by step
Setting up Android securely: the settings that give you the most protection day to day – screen lock, updates, Play Protect and device finding.
iPhone security settings – step by step
The security settings that matter most on an iPhone – clearly explained and quickly done. Face ID, passcode, updates, tracking protection and Find My.
Check app permissions: the 10-minute cleanup
Location, microphone, contacts: a lot of apps take more access than they need. Here is how to clean it up in ten minutes, on Android and iPhone.
Set up backups: keeping photos and files safe
A backup is your insurance against loss, hardware failure and ransomware. Set it up once and you barely have to think about it again.
Secure your router: the steps that matter
The router is the door between the internet and your home network. Here is how to set it up safely – admin access, firmware, remote access and the rest.
Setting up your banking app safely, step by step
For most people the banking app is the safest route to their account – if it is set up right. Here is how to get the most protection without losing convenience.
Check your home network: what is on your Wi-Fi?
Most homes have far more devices on Wi-Fi than anyone realizes. Here is how to get a complete picture in ten minutes – straight from your router, no extra …
Test your backup: does it actually restore?
A backup you have never restored from is a hope, not a backup. This 20-minute test tells you for certain whether your files will come back when it counts.
Secure your home Wi-Fi: locking down your network
Your home network is the door to every device you own. A few settings make your Wi-Fi far more secure – explained in plain language.
Do you need antivirus software, or is it unnecessary?
Do you still need antivirus software? The honest answer: it depends on the device. Here is the situation, without the scare tactics.
Phone hacked? First aid for smartphone users
Odd activity, apps you never installed, a battery that drains by lunchtime? Here is how to tell whether your phone really is compromised – and how to stop a …
Secure your phone: the settings that matter most
A handful of settings make your phone far safer – with no technical stress. These steps protect you against the most common risks.
Secure your Windows PC: updates, accounts and protection
Lock down a Windows PC reliably with the tools it already has – updates, Defender, accounts and backups. No expensive extra software needed.