Other than securing your local account with a password or a PIN, one can set and use BIOS or UEFI passwords on their Windows computer. In this post, we see how you can set up an Administrator or ...

When you first set up a new computer, Windows prompts you to set a password for your account. You may have missed or skipped that step, or previously removed the ...

Set a BIOS password for an extra security layer against unauthorized physical access. Keep your laptop close and be aware of your surroundings to prevent physical theft. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi to ...

If you’ve got Windows 10 on your laptop, you may have noticed that it doesn’t ask you to sign in after you wake it up by lifting the screen. For a bucketful of security-related reasons, that’s far ...

Using a login password on your Mac is a simple way of ensuring your macOS user account stays private, and using FileVault to encrypt your startup disk means only users who can log in to your Mac can ...

A password manager can help keep your private data secure, and they're easier to use than you may think. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an ...