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How to pin a website to the taskbar

Adam Bottjen — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:38:02 +0000

Did you know that you can put your favorite websites on the taskbar? This makes it quick and easy to go to your favorite websites. Join us on today's Tech Tip Tuesday to find out how. Read more...

Google Chrome may be getting a new security layer for autofill passwords

Usama Jawad — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:22:01 +0000

Google is working on a feature that will add another layer of security associated to autofilling of passwords. Microsoft Edge already has this functionality but it's not the default configuration. Read more...

Incorrect PIN? Your memory isn't bad, it's a bug Netflix currently has no solution for

Fiza Ali — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:16:02 +0000

Netflix has a bug for locked profiles and no solution for it. The company has also given no specific time frame as to when the issue will be resolved. It says it may take a few days or weeks to fix. Read more...

Edge for Android will soon give you the option to authenticate before autofilling fields

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has added a grayed out toggle in Edge Canary for Android that will allow users to require a pin or fingerprint if autofill wants to use stored details for logging into websites or apps. Read more...

Smartphone sensors can reveal your PIN and password, according to study

Justin Luna — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:58:01 +0000

A new study has found that sensors found on smartphones can be exploited to reveal people's PIN and passwords. While some sensors ask users' permission, others don't, which can be used for snooping. Read more...

Chrome OS gets quick pin unlock

Paul Hill — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:30:01 +0000

In the latest Dev update to Chrome OS quick unlocking, by means of a simple PIN, has been made available. Users have to enable it in the Chrome flags and Material Design menus, for now. Read more...

Microsoft wants to log you in with your phone, body and wearables - just not a password

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:24:01 +0000

Microsoft is opening up the Windows Hello platform to other OEMs. They'll now be able to build wearables and devices to sign you into your PC securely and conveniently, without a password. Read more...

Flaws found in Samsung's SmartThings platform give attackers access to your home

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 03 May 2016 10:56:01 +0000

Researchers from University of Michigan and Microsoft have found worrying flaws in Samsung's SmartThings IoT platform that allows attackers to gain access to homes and snoop on users. Read more...

Here's some workarounds for the SIM PIN freezing issue in Windows 10 for phones

Steven Parker — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:32:01 +0000

After installing the new Windows 10 preview for phones, some users were surprised to find that they could not enter their SIM PIN without the phone freezing - but we've got a few workarounds. Read more...

Microsoft updates OneDrive for Windows Phone with PIN codes, multiple accounts and more

Andy Weir — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out the latest update to its OneDrive app for Windows Phone, adding a range of new features, including the ability to add a PIN code, and easily switch between Microsoft accounts. Read more...