I don't know who needs to hear this, but you should lock your laptop screen every time you step away. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for ...

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Digital nomads and those of you who use your laptops in public spaces, that are concerned about securing your laptop from theft, may be interested in a new laptop lock aptly named the LapLok. Small ...

To keep our system safe from prying eyes, it is essential to restrict users’ access by locking down the system. Windows by default feature a lock system, however, it can be easily unblocked with a ...

In the spy thriller series Mission Impossible, Ethan Hunt’s directives from his superiors always self-destruct after being viewed. Information security isn’t just for spies, though. Many people face ...

Q: My wife has a reasonably new HP Envy laptop (around 2 years old) with which we are having a problem. If left unattended long enough that it tries to go to sleep, the screen goes blank and the fan ...

One day, you might lose your laptop. It could be stolen or it could be misplaced. But if you’re reading this right now and you still have your laptop with you, the advice is the same either way: be ...

What? Only three choices? (the maybe's can choose Taco!) This is an operating-system-agnostic poll, PC, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, whatever you use as your home computer. For the purpose of this poll, ...

Your computer checks all installed components when you attempt to boot, and it offers a code when it detects a problem. This code could be a series of beeps or LED ...

Use the following fixes if your Camera is showing a Lock icon on your Windows laptop. This issue might be frustrating because you cannot use your laptop camera to join meetings. If your camera shows a ...