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How-To
OneDrive Personal Vault: How to use it to stash your ultra-sensitive files
Skittish about storing sensitive documents on your PC? Microsoft's built-in OneDrive security feature might help.
News
Microsoft: Keep those PCs on if you want updates
Microsoft now knows how long your PC must be on and connected to receive the latest Windows updates.
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Buy Acronis True Image, our favorite backup software, for $45 and keep it for life
The PCWorld Software Store is selling a perpetual license for Acronis True Image 2021 for just $45.
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10 ways to make the most of your password manager
Use these tips to maximize your password security—and further simplify the process of using a password manager.
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Save 30% off the cost of a full year of the LastPass Premium Plan
LastPass is an easy, safe, and more affordable option when compared to other password managers.
News
Microsoft Defender could protect your Android phone and Mac, too
A "Microsoft Defender Preview" app in the Microsoft Store says that Defender will eventually protect Macs and Android phones, and leaked images imply the same.
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Secure your PC with our favorite budget antivirus suite for just $20
B&H Photo and Video is selling AVG Internet Security for just $20 for one PC.
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5 free privacy tools for protecting your personal data
Five free privacy tools to protect your personal data: Block trackers, hide your email, and more.
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Stop fussing over your web security and get this $30 password manager instead
Enpass is a browser app that simplifies security while simultaneously rendering your accounts practically unbreakable.
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How to configure your Chromebook for ultimate security
Chrome OS is already tops at security, but with a few extra tweaks you can ensure the gates are even more secure.
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Train to be a cybersecurity pro for just $20 during our New Year, New You Sale
This web-based training bundle is ideal for folks who are interested in working in cybersecurity.
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Prepare to earn a CompTIA CySA+ cert for just $24 during Cyber Week
The 2022 Ultimate Cybersecurity Analyst Preparation Bundle is all you need to become a professional within this growing field.
How-To
Don't trust hotel Wi-Fi during holiday travel. Here's how to keep your info safe
Hotels and family homes don't always have a safe Wi-Fi connection — here's how you fix it.
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Norton 360 Deluxe, our favorite antivirus suite, is on sale for $18
The PCWorld Software Store is selling Norton 360 Deluxe covering three devices for 15 months for $18
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Green Monday: Save 20% off this CompTIA Security+ certification bundle with code
This economical package includes lifetime access to six cutting-edge courses that introduce students to the world of computer security.
News
This USB 'dead man's switch' locks down (or kills) snatched laptops
The magnetic breakaway cable can wipe a storage drive the second a laptop is stolen.
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Green Monday Sale: Save 20% off a lifetime of KeysForWeb with code
KeysForWeb is a web app that lets you transfer passwords via the internet without risking their integrity.
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Ivacy VPN review: How much do you value transparency?
Ivacy offers average speeds, a cleanly designed app, and a few helpful features like split tunneling, but it's also frustratingly tight-lipped about who runs the company.
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Antivirus deal: Get Malwarebytes 4 Premium for $29.99 (a 73% discount!)
Through December 31, you can get it for just $30 in the PCWorld Software Store with this discount code.
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