Device Privacy
Check who can discover your phone before leaving nearby file sharing open
Nearby file sharing has discovery settings as well as transfer prompts. Check who can find your device and restore the setting after a transfer.
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Practical Computing
Show file extensions before trusting what a downloaded file appears to be
Make Windows file extensions visible, distinguish a filename from a file format, and avoid treating a familiar icon as proof that a download is safe.
Everyday Technology
Review browser autofill before lending someone your device
Check saved addresses, payment details and browser profiles before lending a device, and understand what Chrome Guest mode does and does not separate.
Everyday Device Security
Check Which App Opens a Download Before Double-Clicking It
Inspect a file’s type and opening app before changing defaults, and keep application choice separate from deciding whether a download is trustworthy.
Everyday Device Care
A Laptop Battery Charge Limit Changes When Charging Stops
Check a laptop’s battery-charge limit before treating a stop below 100 percent as a fault, using the manufacturer’s settings and model guidance.
Account Security Habits
A Password Export Needs Protection Outside the Vault
Choose a suitable password-export format and storage location, then verify the transfer and remove unnecessary exposed copies from the migration workflow.