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What a browser extension can see, and which ones to remove
An extension’s permissions determine what it can observe or change. Keep the extensions you need, understand their access, and remove those that no longer have a clear purpose.
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Change the password your camera or router shipped with
A camera or router’s factory credentials are only part of its access setup. Check local administration, cloud accounts, recovery, and any remote access that remains enabled.
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How to use hotel and café Wi-Fi
Choose the network deliberately, inspect unexpected sign-in demands, and keep sharing settings appropriate for a public connection. Do not install unfamiliar software to satisfy a hotspot prompt.
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How to charge your phone in public
Using your own charger or a suitable power bank keeps the charging route under your control. Treat any prompt for data access as a separate decision from receiving power.
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What to do with a USB stick you do not recognise
An unknown USB device is not just an unexplained set of files. Connecting it can expose a computer to unexpected hardware behavior as well as unsafe content.
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How to install the real software update and ignore the fake one
An update prompt should lead back to the software’s established update mechanism or official publisher. A web advertisement claiming an urgent update is a different starting point.
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Which phone permissions an app does not need
A permission grants a real capability, such as reading contacts or using the microphone. Ask whether that capability is necessary for the feature you want to use.
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What to do when someone says your computer is infected
An alarming pop-up or unsolicited caller may claim your computer is infected. Do not grant remote access or make a payment on that person’s instructions.
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How to use public Wi-Fi without guessing
A familiar-looking network name does not prove who runs it. Confirm the network with the venue, keep device sharing controlled, and use your usual secure services.
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What to do in the first hour after you click a bad link
What happened after the click matters. Simply opening a page, entering a password, approving a request, and running a file call for different responses.
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