Many systems use encryption in some way or another. However, when we talk about encryption in the context of modern private messaging services, the word typically has a very specific meaning: it refers to the use of default end-to-end encryption to protect users’ message content. When used in an industry-standard way, thisContinue Reading

If you’re a frequent user of the Windows Command Prompt, you might have noticed that it now opens up PowerShell by default in Windows 11. This feature has been around for many versions of Windows, and it’s part souped-up command line, part automation tool, and part scripting language. While you can useContinue Reading

Free anti-malware solutions might be enough for you. Or maybe they aren’t. You get what you pay for. That’s what they always say, right? And while that can be true for many things, antivirus software is a little different. There are reputable free antivirus solutions out there, most notably WindowsContinue Reading

The battle between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome has been fierce in the web browser space. Google Chrome dominates the market on paper, but that hasn’t stopped Microsoft from fast-tracking Edge development with useful tools and features. After using both browsers extensively for months on my laptop, here’s why I findContinue Reading

Home fires are scary, and attaching an intricate system of panels designed to collect solar energy and funnel it into a home’s electrical system seems like the kind of thing that could end up catching fire, right? Well… sort of. Solar panels can and sometimes will break, and that damageContinue Reading