#1123 - Has BitLocker Been Broken? What YellowKey Means to You
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Has BitLocker Been Broken? What YellowKey Means to You
It's complicated, but important to understand.
A security researcher just showed that bypassing BitLocker on Windows 11 takes little more than a USB stick and a reboot. I'll discuss what we know, who needs to worry, what the risks are for most people, and what you can do about it right now.
Read: Has BitLocker Been Broken? What YellowKey Means to You
What Good Is an Image If I Can't Restore an Old Backup to a New Computer?
There's more to life than new computers.
You're backing up regularly. Yay! But when you try to restore an image backup to a brand new PC, it doesn't go as planned. Image backups are good for many things, but not that.
Read: What Good Is an Image If I Can't Restore an Old Backup to a New Computer?
Does Deleting Browser History and Cache Really Delete Traces of My Webmail?
Yes and no. It depends on a few things.
Hitting "delete" on your browser history or emails doesn't mean they're gone for good. I'll cover what actually happens when you delete things, and what it really takes to make them disappear.
Read: Does Deleting Browser History and Cache Really Delete Traces of My Webmail?
How to Reduce Your Frustration with Technology
There's a lot you can't control, but here's something you can.
Technology never stops changing, and your attitude affects how well technology works for you. I'll discus why accepting and even welcoming change might be the most useful tech skill you can develop.
Can Malware Reach My External Drive?
Yes. But if you have malware, you have bigger problems.
Can hackers really get to everything, including your external hard drive? I'll cover what malware can do and what you need to do before it happens to you.
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How to Reduce Your Frustration with Technology
Technology never stops changing, and your attitude affects how well technology works for you. I'll discus why accepting and even welcoming change might be the most useful tech skill you can develop.
Can Malware Reach My External Drive?
Can hackers really get to everything, including your external hard drive? I'll cover what malware can do and what you need to do before it happens to you.
Does Deleting Browser History and Cache Really Delete Traces of My Webmail?
Hitting "delete" on your browser history or emails doesn't mean they're gone for good. I'll cover what actually happens when you delete things, and what it really takes to make them disappear.
Watch: Does Deleting Browser History and Cache Really Delete Traces of My Webmail?
Has BitLocker Been Broken? What Yellowkey Means to You
A security researcher just showed that bypassing BitLocker on Windows 11 takes little more than a USB stick and a reboot. I'll discuss what we know, exactly who needs to worry, what the practical risks are for most people, and what you can do about it right now.
Watch: Has BitLocker Been Broken? What Yellowkey Means to You
What Good Is an Image If I Can't Restore an Old Backup to a New Computer?
You're backing up regularly. Yay! But when you try to restore an image backup to a brand new PC, it doesn't go as planned. Image backups are good for many things, but not that.
Watch: What Good Is an Image If I Can't Restore an Old Backup to a New Computer?
