Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Many Windows users, whenever stuck by any software-related issue, tend to use the Safe Mode. This way, they work instantly or troubleshoot the issue. But some users are complaining that Windows Safe ...

Hackers are coming for your Gmail password. Fact. But what if they already have it? Here’s what you need to do to find out.

Organizations are discovering an easy way to reduce the workload of IT and help desk administrators — password self-service. According to Gartner Inc., password-reset and user-identification problems ...

It's easy to assume your go-to password is safe but, unfortunately, cyber security experts say that's not the case for most people. The data also doesn't lie. Security breach statistics suggest that ...

Password managers are the safest way to keep track of your passwords, as they allow you to use stronger passwords without needing to memorize anything. Security experts generally recommend using ...

A great free option if you want something more like a password database than a browser enhancement. Password Safe has an excellent pedigree: The original version of this password database was designed ...

Research various password managers, considering reviews, security reputations, and data handling practices. Opt for a service with responsive customer support and utilize free trials to test potential ...

After my recent column on password managers, I got a several emails from readers with follow up questions. A reader asked, “If the password manager is hacked are not ALL my passwords compromised? Is ...