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Apple's selection of science fiction titles is truly top-notch.
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While the lines are becoming increasingly blurred, we see two basic types of smart home systems: Those focused on convenience first-the hubs listed here-and those focused on home security first (and here are our top DIY home security system picks). Decide first what is your primary goal-convenience or security-and then shop accordingly.
The best smart home systems
Samsung SmartThings Station - Best DIY smart home hub for most people
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It turns out a lot of people don't understand passkeys.
I learned this after last week's show, when people on our Discord server began chatting about our recap of best practices for online security.
Our group brought up plenty of technical points, being the awesome nerds they are. But as the conversation unfolded, misconceptions cropped up about passkeys and how they work. That surprised me—as did learning more than one of my colleagues doesn't quite get them, either.
I ended up following up on the topic this week, in one of my longest-ever responses during a Q&A segment. I spent a lot of time preparing the breakdown, which covers a very simple overview of asymmetrical public-private encryption keys (aka public-key encryption), then dives into nuances of what passkeys do and don't protect against.
This deeper look got me thinking. Typically, more tech knowledge simplifies problems. You can figure out solutions faster and more efficiently. The familiarity helps you know which details to prioritize and which to disregard.
This instance is a rare occurrence of the opposite—where familiarity breeds a demand for perfection.
One common criticism of passkeys
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There's nothing worse than realizing your laptop is gone and being full of regret, wishing you'd taken those proactive steps when you had the chance. You have that chance right now—don't put it off until "later" that never comes. Act now to protect your sensitive data and make sure your laptop is more easily recoverable should you lose it.
Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 have useful safeguarding features worth using, and Windows can theoretically track your lost laptop (but you'll need extra hardware for the best tracking experience). Here are the preemptive steps you should take to protect your laptop ASAP.
Check if your storage is encrypted
First things first, you have to make sure your laptop's internal storage is securely encrypted. There's a good chance it already is—disk encryption is enabled by default on many newer Windows laptops—but it might not be. If it isn't, you'll want to turn it on.
To check if your PC is encrypted, open the Start menu, search for "Device Encryption" or "BitLocker," then click Device encryption settings or Manage BitLocker, respectively. You'll see a different
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