Brendan Hesse

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How Hackers Tricked 300,000 Android Users into Downloading Password-Stealing Malware

And how to protect your own data from the next attack.

11/29/21

What is 'Web3' and Why Should You Care?

Everything you need to know about Web3 and the way it will (or won't) change the internet.

11/19/21

Is It Safer to Place Your PS5 or Xbox Series X Vertically or Horizontally?

What's the best way to stand your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S?

11/17/21

What Was Stolen in the Robinhood Data Breach (and What You Should Do Now) [Updated]

A hacker exposed personal information for millions of Robinhood users.

11/16/21

Should You Use NZXT's BLD Kit to Build Your First PC?

With this kit, NZXT tries to make PC building less intimidating. Does it succeed?

11/8/21

You Need Windows 11's ‘God Mode’

True to its name, Windows 11's "God Mode" is like a cheat code that grants you more control over your PC.

11/1/21

Why WhatsApp Has Stopped Working on Millions of Phones (and How to Fix It)

The app's updated system requirements will block access for users on older iPhones and Android devices.

10/26/21

How to Sideload Android Apps on Windows 11

With the right tools, you can get unsupported Android apps up and running on Windows 11.

10/25/21

The Biggest and Best New Features in Android 12 (and How to Use Them)

Here are all the noteworthy features, settings, and upgrades we've found in our time with Android 12.

10/22/21

Keep Your Account Safe From the Latest YouTube Phishing Scam

Hackers are bypassing two-factor logins and stealing YouTube channels, but the attacks are a threat to everyone.

10/15/21

How to Make Old PC Games Look (and Play) Better on a Newer Computer

Mods, fan-made patches, and extra post-processing effects can make old-school PC games feel fresh.

10/14/21

These Apps Are a Way Better Choice Than Apple Podcasts

Show us on your device where Apple Podcasts hurt you.

10/13/21

How to Make Your Retro Console Games Look Better on a Modern TV

The ancient Nintendo and Sega consoles in your closet can still look great on a fancy HD TV.

9/22/21

How to Turn Windows 10 Into Windows 11 When You Can’t Actually Update

You can dress Windows 10 like Windows 11 using a few free apps and settings.

9/20/21

How to Log In to Windows Without a Password

Sometimes, the most secure password is no password at all, and it works on Windows 10, 11, and Xbox.

9/17/21

All the Ways to Take Screenshots in Windows 11

Windows 11 includes several keyboard shortcuts and built-in apps for quickly grabbing an image of whatever's on your…

9/16/21

How to Keep Your Car's Key Fob From Being Hacked

Your car's key fob is totally hackable, but there's a simple way prevent potential break-ins and theft.

9/15/21

How to Trade In or Sell Your Android Phone

Ready for an upgrade? Here's how to prep your old Android phone so you can safely sell or trade it in for the best…

9/14/21

How to Use Google Search's New Dark Mode in Any Browser

You no longer need Chrome or third-party extensions to see search results in dark mode on desktop.