#1131 - Windows 10 Extended Support Extended
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Windows 10 Extended Support Extended
Not a typo: extended support has been extended.
Good news for Windows 10 holdouts: Microsoft quietly extended its Extended Security Updates program by another year. Here's what changed, why Microsoft may have done it, and what you need to do next (spoiler: probably nothing).
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The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed
We worry a lot about privacy, but our concerns are often misplaced. Fortunately, the biggest risk to our personal privacy is right under our nose.
Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed?
Hotel internet isn't necessarily private. Wired or wireless, it's as exposed as any open hotspot, and the people running it can watch what you do. I'll describe why hotel networks are risky and the simple steps that keep your activity safe wherever you connect.
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You find a download you want, but how do you know it's safe? Before you run or open it, I'll show you how to scan it, when to trust the results, and the simple habits that keep malware off your machine for good.
Windows 10 Extended Support Extended
There's good news for Windows 10 holdouts: Microsoft quietly extended its Extended Security Updates program by another year. If you're staying on Windows 10, here's what changed, why Microsoft may have done it, and exactly what you need to do next (spoiler: probably nothing).
Stop Spreading Manure
Believing and spreading manure -- lies, falsehoods, and misleading implications -- makes you look bad and makes the internet a dumber place. Become more skeptical, even of things you agree with.
Watch: Stop Spreading Manure
