ComputersPlus

15/02/2026

Smart glasses are inevitable. CNET argues that while the tech is still proving itself, the form factor is already here. Would you wear your apps on your eyes?

The Xreal-made hardware is one element of a three-part launch next year with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and lots of upgrades coming to Galaxy XR.

12/02/2026

Don't click that update! A new wave of "ClickFix" attacks is using fake Windows Update screens to trick users into downloading malware. If your browser freezes and asks for an update, close it immediately.

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Quantum encryption is pushing satellite hardware to its

10/02/2026

There are still people in 2026 who save their passwords in a browser.

It's super convenient (one click), but it's also a very bad idea from a cybersecurity perspective.

If you leave your laptop unlocked to grab a coffee, anyone walking past can open your browser settings and view your saved passwords in plain text.

If they get into your email, they can reset the passwords for every other account you own.

If a malicious script infects your computer, it can instantly scan your browser files and extract every username and password stored there.

It's just not worth the risk when you can use a dedicated Password Manager for a few bucks a month.

You'll get an extra step in your login process, but your credentials will be much safer behind a master key or biometrics, even when your computer is unlocked.

08/02/2026

Google has released patches for 51 Android vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws currently under targeted exploitation. If you have a Pixel or Samsung device, check for the December security update now.

Google patches Android vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572, which "may be under limited, targeted exploitation".

05/02/2026

Google Translate is getting better at speaking your language, literally. A new update uses AI to better understand and translate slang terms and idioms. Does this mean an end to awkward literal translations when you're traveling?

Google has also introduced a new speech-to-speech translation feature for headphones.

30/01/2026

We need to talk about smart appliances.

It seems like everything has a Wi-Fi connection now, even your fridge.

And while the features can be cool, security is usually an afterthought for the manufacturers.

A smart fridge is basically just a cheap computer sitting on your network.

I’m not saying someone is listening to you decide what to eat for dinner, but these devices are often the weak link in your home security.

If a hacker gets into the fridge, they can use it as a bridge to access the other devices on that same network, like your laptop or phone.

The best way to handle this is to put these devices on a separate Wi-Fi network.

Most home routers have a "Guest Network" feature. Turn that on and connect your fridge, thermostat, and smart bulbs to it.

This isolates them. If your smart fridge does get compromised, the damage is contained to that guest network. The attacker can't jump over to your main network where you do your banking and work.

28/01/2026

Ransomware gangs are getting desperate. With payments hitting lows in Q3, groups are shifting to aggressive double-extortion. Here is what enterprises need to know to stay safe.

In Q3 2025, only 23 percent of victims paid a ransom, and for data theft incidents without encryption, the payment rate dropped to just 19%.

25/01/2026

How do you stop an employee from accidentally emailing your confidential client list to their personal Gmail?

This is a common data leak, but Microsoft 365 has a feature to stop it called Sensitivity Labels.

Think of them as tags you apply to your company's data, like "Public," "Internal," or "Confidential."

Once you have these tags in place, you can set rules for how those files are handled.

For example, you can create a rule that says: "If a file is marked Confidential, it cannot be sent to anyone outside our company."

If an employee tries to email that file to a Gmail address, Outlook will block it and warn them.

This creates a safety net for your data.

It also helps with AI tools like Copilot. If a document is labeled "Confidential," you can prevent Copilot from summarizing it or showing it to employees who shouldn't have access.

It takes some work to set up the rules in the backend, but labeling your data is the best way to make sure it stays safe.

22/01/2026

Still on Windows 10? Migrating to Windows 11 is a critical security opportunity. With support ending, staying put creates ransomware risks. Turn your migration into a security upgrade.

Windows 11 migration is inevitable as Windows 10 support ends, and unsupported systems create major security and ransomware risks. Acronis explains how to use this migration to review backups, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure data stays recoverable.

18/01/2026

If you're thinking about turning on Microsoft Copilot, you need to check your file permissions first.

Copilot is powerful because it reads your company data in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams to give you answers. That is also the risk.

If a user can open a file, Copilot can read it.

This becomes a problem if your permissions are disorganized. You might have an old payroll spreadsheet that was shared with "Everyone" years ago. You forgot it exists, but Copilot will find it instantly.

If an employee asks Copilot "How much do people get paid?", and that file is accessible, the AI will show them the data.

Before you turn it on, look at your files:

- Ensure HR and Finance folders are restricted to the right people.
- Remove old files with "Company-wide" sharing links.
- Use Microsoft's "Sensitivity Labels" (like Confidential) so Copilot knows what it can and cannot touch.

16/01/2026

Are passwords still vital? Despite passkeys, a new report argues traditional password controls remain critical. Learn why "length and memorability" now beat complexity for user security.

Passwords still matter — and weak policies leave the door wide open. Specops Software explains how longer passphrases, smarter banned-password lists, and adaptive rotation strategies can strengthen security without frustrating users.

12/01/2026

I probably use this keyboard shortcut more than any other.

You know when you are in the zone, cleaning up your browser tabs, and you accidentally close the one you needed?

It breaks your flow completely because now you have to dig through the "History" menu to find it again.

You don't need to do that. Next time it happens, just hit Ctrl + Shift + T on Windows (if you are on a Mac, it’s Cmd + Shift + T).

It immediately brings back the last tab you closed.

The cool part is that it has a memory.

If you closed three tabs by mistake, just keep hitting the shortcut. It will reopen them one by one in the reverse order that you closed them.