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The truth about ransomware
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Security

The truth about ransomware

Data-stealing malware can bring the biggest business to its knees – but what is the real ransomware risk, and how do you safeguard against it?
9 Feb 2021
Secure your Wi-Fi against hackers in 10 steps
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Security

Secure your Wi-Fi against hackers in 10 steps

Lock down your Wi-Fi network and find devices that are stealing your bandwidth – and, potentially, your data
23 Nov 2020
Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud and OneDrive?
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cloud security

Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud and OneDrive?

Each of these popular cloud platforms boasts robust security - but which does it best?
20 Nov 2020
16 ways to speed up your laptop
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Laptops

16 ways to speed up your laptop

Does your ageing laptop need a boost? We look at the software tweaks and hardware upgrades that will give your computer a new lease of life
16 Sep 2020
17 hidden secrets of the Amazon Echo
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Technology

17 hidden secrets of the Amazon Echo

Amazon’s voice assistant can do a lot more than just play music and tell you the weather.
15 Jan 2019