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Google patches Chrome vulnerability used for account takeover and MFA bypass
“Unlike other browsers, Chrome resolves the Link header on subresource requests. But what’s the problem? The issue is that the Link header can set a referrer-policy. We can specify unsafe-url and capture the full query parameters,” he wrote. Link headers are used by websites to tell a browser about important page resources, for example, images, that it should preload. As…
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How to add a child account to your Windows 11 PC
Microsoft has continuously refined its family features, and Windows 11 makes setting up a child account even smoother and more user-friendly than before. If you’re wondering, “Does Windows 11 have a kids mode?”, the answer is yes, thanks to its Family Safety features. If you’re curious about how to set up a Windows 11 laptop for a child or how…
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How to Choose a High-Yield Savings Account
We may earn a commission from links on this page. There are plenty of places worth investing your money for long-term growth. But what about short-term savings? Shouldn’t you be able to earn a little something extra on that, too? A high-yield savings account functions like a traditional savings account but offers significantly higher interest rates. More specifically, the average…
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How to set up a Google Account on Android devices
To download apps from the Play Store, check your Gmail, use Google Maps, or back up files with Google Drive, you need to add a Google Account to your Android device. Your Google Account connects you to essential services and helps sync your data across devices. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Google Account on Android…
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How to enable or turn off 2-Step Verification for a Google Account
Protecting your Google Account has never been more important. With phishing attempts, password leaks, and account breaches becoming more frequent, relying solely on a password is no longer enough. That’s why Google offers 2-Step Verification, also called two-step authentication, for Gmail. It adds a second layer of protection by requiring an extra form of identity before anyone, including you, can…
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How to add a child account to your Windows 10 PC
I’ve always found Microsoft’s family features a bit confusing in the past, but things took a welcome turn with Windows 10. Setting up a child account became simpler, more intuitive, and much quicker than before. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a child account on Windows 10 or how to set up a Windows 10 computer for a child,…
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How to regain admin access from standard account on Windows 11
On Windows 11, if you lose access to your administrator account, you can still regain elevated access, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this task. If you have a computer and accidentally deleted your administrator account, and now you only have a standard user account, you won’t be able to perform elevated tasks, such as making…
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Microsoft Entra account lockouts caused by user token logging mishap
Microsoft confirms that the weekend Entra account lockouts were caused by the invalidation of short-lived user refresh tokens that were mistakenly logged into internal systems. On Saturday morning, numerous organizations reported that they began receiving Microsoft Entra alerts that accounts had leaked credentials, causing the accounts to be locked out automatically. Impacted customers initially thought the account lockouts were tied to the…
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How to reset account password without recovery questions on Windows 11
To reset your Windows 11 password, boot your computer into WinRE and open Command Prompt, change “utilman.exe” to “cmd.exe,” enable the “Administrator” account, sign in with the local Administrator account, and reset your account password. UPDATED 4/18/2025: On a Windows 11 setup configured with a local account, at one point or another, you may lose access to the desktop for…
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Anthropic’s Claude AI can now search through your Gmail account for ‘Research’ – Computerworld
Anthropic outlined how the new features can support a variety of enterprise functions. In marketing, Claude can analyze strategy documents and external sources to shape product launch plans. Sales teams can use it to compile briefings by summarizing past correspondence and surfacing relevant updates. Engineers may streamline technical planning by referencing design documents and external API specifications in a unified…
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