Security updates, scams, passwords and the gadgets you rely on.
The consumer program many Windows 10 users expected to end on Oct. 13, 2026, now runs another year. Enrolled PCs carry over automatically, but the extra time is a window to plan, not a permanent fix.
Federal agencies say the same few tricks show up every holiday season. Here is how each one works, the official advice for avoiding it, and what to do if you have already paid.
Criminals who take over your number can intercept the text codes that guard your bank and email. A carrier PIN, an account lock and stronger sign-in methods make that much harder.
A passkey lets you sign in with your face, fingerprint or device PIN instead of a password, and it is built to resist phishing. Here is how it works and how to avoid getting locked out.
