#1114 - How Do I Uninstall Windows?
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How Do I Uninstall Windows?
You can't. But you can do something else.
Stuck with a version of Windows you can't stand? You're not alone, and you're not trapped. "Uninstall" isn't a thing, but there are a few options you might not know about.
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Why Password Managers Are [Still] Safer than the Alternatives
Password vaults are the most secure solution.
If you're not using a password manager, you're likely compromising your security more than necessary. Here's why using one is safer.
Read: Why Password Managers Are [Still] Safer than the Alternatives
Why Doesn't My Machine's IP Address Match What I'm Told on the Internet?
IP addresses versus IP addresses.
Ever wonder why your computer shows one IP address, but websites see something totally different? They're both right. I'll describe how your router juggles two addresses behind the scenes and how that protects you every time you go online.
Read: Why Doesn't My Machine's IP Address Match What I'm Told on the Internet?
Windows Administrator Explained
Why you are and are not the administrator of your own computer.
Why will your computer sometimes tells you "access denied" when you're the only user? Windows has a system of administrator account types that are easy to misunderstand. I'll describe which type of account you likely have, and what the other options can and can't do.
What's a Zero-Day Attack? A Diagram of the Vulnerability Timeline
Infected before you know there's a risk.
Yes, your computer can get hacked even when it's fully updated. Zero-day attacks exploit vulnerabilities that your antivirus software doesn't yet know exist. I'll explain how these attacks work and what you can do to protect yourself.
Read: What's a Zero-Day Attack? A Diagram of the Vulnerability Timeline
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What's a "Zero-Day" Attack? A Diagram of the Vulnerability Timeline
Yes, your computer can get hacked even when it's fully updated. Zero-day attacks exploit vulnerabilities before anyone can fix them and before your antivirus knows to see it coming. I'll explain how these attacks work, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Watch: What's a "Zero-Day" Attack? A Diagram of the Vulnerability Timeline
Windows Administrator Explained
Why will your computer sometimes tells you "access denied" when you're the only user? Windows has a system of administrator account types that are easy to misunderstand. I'll describe which type of account you likely have, and what the other options can and can't do.
Why Doesn't My Machine's IP Address Match What I'm Told on the Internet?
Ever wonder why your computer shows one IP address, but websites see something totally different? They're both right. I'll describe how your router juggles two addresses behind the scenes and how that protects you every time you go online.
Watch: Why Doesn't My Machine's IP Address Match What I'm Told on the Internet?
How Do I Uninstall Windows?
Stuck with a version of Windows you can't stand? You're not alone, and you're not trapped. "Uninstall" isn't a thing, but there are a few options you might not know about.
Watch: How Do I Uninstall Windows?
Why Password Managers Are [Still] Safer than the Alternatives
If you're not using a password manager, you're likely compromising your security more than necessary. Here's why using one is safer.
Watch: Why Password Managers Are [Still] Safer than the Alternatives
