Seeing an unfamiliar device connected to one of your online accounts can be alarming. You may notice a phone, computer, browser session, or another device that you do not remember using. An unfamiliar device does not automatically mean that someone has stolen your password. Online services can display old devices, multiple sessions from the same … Read more
When you visit a website, your browser gives you several clues about the connection between your device and the site. One of the most visible clues is the security icon next to the website address. In Google Chrome, this icon can indicate whether the browser has established a secure connection, whether the connection is not … Read more
A suspicious email does not always look suspicious at first glance. Modern phishing messages can copy the branding, writing style, and layout of legitimate companies, making it difficult to tell whether a message is genuine or designed to steal your information. Phishing emails are commonly used to trick people into revealing passwords, financial information, verification … Read more
Your Google Account may be signed in on several phones, tablets, computers, browsers, and other devices. Over time, it is easy to forget about an old phone you no longer use or a computer where you signed in temporarily. Google provides a dedicated section where you can review devices and sessions that have recently accessed … Read more
Your Google Account can contain access to email, photos, documents, contacts, saved passwords, and other personal information. Because one account can connect to many Google services, protecting it is more important than simply choosing a strong password. One of the most useful security features available for a Google Account is 2-Step Verification, also called two-factor … Read more
A strong password is one of the simplest ways to improve the security of an online account, but creating different passwords for every website can seem difficult. Many people solve this problem by using the same password repeatedly or by choosing something easy to remember, such as a name, birthday, phone number, or a simple … Read more
A Wi-Fi connection that suddenly becomes slow, disconnects repeatedly, or stops working can be frustrating, especially when other devices in the same home appear to be working normally. The good news is that many Android Wi-Fi problems can be investigated without changing complicated settings. A few basic checks can help determine whether the problem is … Read more
Finding a file that you downloaded to your Android phone should be simple, but it can be surprisingly confusing when you do not remember which app downloaded it or where Android stored it. A PDF downloaded from a website, an image saved from a browser, a document received through an app, and a file transferred … Read more
Moving files from one Android phone to another can be useful when you buy a new phone, replace an older device, or simply want to share photos, videos, documents, and other files with another Android user. Android offers several ways to transfer files between nearby phones. Quick Share is one of the simplest options for … Read more
Moving photos from an Android phone to a Windows PC is useful when you want to create an extra copy of your pictures, free up phone storage, edit images on a larger screen, or keep important files somewhere other than your phone. There are several ways to transfer photos, but a USB cable is often … Read more