2019-08-23 23:10
Windows 10 is installed in over 800 million devices but a fraction of those are running with increased security offered in this operating system.
In this tutorial we will show you how to ena… Read More
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2018-03-23 17:30
Facebook reached a new low in March 2018. A massive data compromise was exposed that allowed Cambridge Analytica to obtain extensive psychographic information about 50 million Facebook user… Read More
2018-01-15 08:00
The following alerts have been updated to reflect new and important security protection schemes:
1/30/2018: Lenovo PCs with fingerprint readers need to be updated.
1/12/2018: Laptops fo… Read More
2017-05-29 02:47
Windows 10 is the latest and greatest operating system from Microsoft. It still need help to become more secure.
Securing the Boot up Process
Windows 10 Secure Boot prevents rootkit a… Read More
2016-10-24 08:00
Last Update: 3/22/2017
Online shopping has been gaining market share every year. Security breaches make headlines almost daily. With more and more shoppers going online, consumers are worri… Read More
2016-10-05 08:00
Last Update: 1/28/2017
Passwords are one of the biggest security problems on the Internet, possibly even more so than Malware. Poorly chosen passwords and security questions are making onlin… Read More
2016-06-14 17:19
Last Update: June 14, 2016
More and more gadgets for the home are connected to the Internet for additional functionality. Refrigerators to Thermostats to Door Locks, the list is never ending… Read More
2016-02-22 17:19
Last Update: February 22, 2016
More and more gadgets for the home are connected to the Internet for additional functionality. Refrigerators to Thermostats to Door Locks, the list is never en… Read More
2016-02-22 17:19
Last Update: February 22, 2016
More and more gadgets for the home are connected to the Internet for additional functionality. Refrigerators to Thermostats to Door Locks, the list is never en… Read More
2016-02-21 08:00
Last Update: 3/1/2016
Most iPhone users do not think very much about security. The iPhone is part of Apple’s closed ecosystem, helping to prevent viruses and malware from wreaking hav… Read More
2016-02-01 08:00
Last Updated: March 15, 2016
Google’s Android operating system powers many popular cellphones including the popular Samsung Galaxy S7. Most Android Smartphone users do not think… Read More
2016-01-10 08:00
The following alerts have been updated to reflect new and important security protection schemes:
2/5/2016: Netgear Wireless routers do not automatically add passwords to hard drives tha… Read More
2016-01-10 08:00
The following alerts have been updated to reflect new and important security protection schemes:
2/24/2016: MouseJack is a new security vulnerability that allows a malware to be remotel… Read More
2016-01-06 08:00
Recovering from a Malware Infection or Malware Disaster is a difficult and time consuming process. This involves running 1 or more anti-malware programs to help eradicate any infections.
Ho… Read More
2016-01-01 08:00
Updated: 2/23/2016
Security has become an ever more important part of using a personal computer. Increasingly, the daily headlines include news of companies and websites getting hacked. It i… Read More
2015-12-10 08:00
Last Update: 3/10/2016
Here are some resources for free internet security software from major vendors. Most of the software is free for home users, while businesses need to purchase a licen… Read More
2015-12-02 08:00
Last Updated: 1/17/2016
Why should I be concerned about Internet privacy?
Do you like online ads following you around from site to site?
Can you discuss your health problems online without… Read More
2015-12-01 08:00
Last Update: 1/19/2016
Every computer user uses e-mail. Security breaches make headlines almost daily. With more and more people going online, consumers are worried more than ever about kee… Read More
2015-10-26 08:00
Last Update: 7/12/2016
Online banking and online trading have been gaining market share every year. Security breaches make headlines almost daily. With more and more people going online, co… Read More
2015-09-26 08:00
Last Update: 4/24/2016
Optional Software from Microsoft and Other Third Party Developers is a crucial part of adding computer security to your Windows based PC. We recommend a minimal set of… Read More
2015-06-15 08:02
Welcome to Safegadget.com, the one-stop website for securing your computer and gadgets. Don’t wait until you have become a victim of malware. While it is impossible to prevent all atta… Read More
2015-01-17 08:00
Last Updated: 8/31/2015
Firefox is one of the most popular web browser for Windows and other platforms. This makes it a large target for malware and cybercrime. We will focus on securing Fi… Read More
2015-01-01 08:00
Last Update: 3/5/2016
Security has become an important part of using a personal computer. Gone are the days of just installing anti-virus and not worrying any further. Increasingly, the hea… Read More
2015-01-01 08:00
Last Update: 8/31/2015
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This makes it a large target for malware and cybercrime. We will focus on securing G… Read More
2014-11-08 08:00
Last Update: July 22, 2015
Free Wi-Fi is available in many locations, from your local café or Starbucks to McDonald’s and many other restaurants. Using these mostly unsecu… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Updated January 2014 to cover a new TCP 32764 Wireless router Vulnerability. A major security hole known as WiFi Protected Setup (WPS Bug) PIN brute force vulnerability (US-CERT VU#723755) h… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
While SafeGadget has several tutorials geared towards using Wi-Fi securely, we still realize that this is a major problem area. On our recent trip, we encountered insecure Wi-Fi at several a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In June 2013, Edward Snowden revealed to the world that the US Government was spying on Internet traffic and other communication networks. The Government’s PRISM program run by the hig… Read More
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