Google No Longer Selling Nest Secure Alarm System | MakeUseOf

Another product is making its way to the Google Graveyard. This time, it’s the company’s home security system called the Nest Secure Alarm System. What’s Happening to the Nest Secure Alarm System? First, people began to notice that the listing on the Google Store for the Nest Secure Alarm System showed “No longer available” at the top of
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7 Essential Ways to Secure Your Printer | MakeUseOf

You probably don’t think about printer security the same way you consider the security of your computer or router. However, it’s wise to keep your printer protected just like other devices on your network. Let’s look at some ways to secure your home printer to reduce security risks. Since every printer is different, we’ll cover
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Google’s New Safe Folder Feature Keeps Your Files Secure

Google is rolling out an important new privacy feature for users of its Files app. Called Safe Folder, the feature will you keep your files secure and locked down at all times. The company announced the new feature in a post on The Keyword. It’s called Safe Folder, and it makes it so that if
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The FBI Warns Windows 7 Users to Secure Their PCs

On January 14, 2020, Windows 7 came to the end of its support life; however, that didn’t stop users and businesses from continuing to use it. Because of this, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has published a Private Industry Notification (PIN) telling all Windows 7 users to secure their computers. What Did the FBI
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How Do Free Secure Messenger Apps Make Money?

One of the most common phrases you’ll hear on the internet is that “If you’re not paying, you’re the product.” When you use a free online service, you’re often paying through other means, such as your data, your privacy, and potentially, your security. Using a free secure messaging app, then, goes against the grain. If
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The 4 Most Secure Phones for Privacy

Recent years have shown us how insecure our smartphones can be. They pose a risk if we misplace them, as all our confidential data is stored on the device, but they also represent an enormous privacy risk. Google and Apple monitor everything you do on your smartphone, and then manufacturers will add their own invasive
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