Easy way to ensure every website you visit is secure
Most of us have our favorite websites that we check in on every day. However, some of the sites that we visit can be a security risk. Luckily, you can eliminate that risk with one of Kim’s favorite free tools: HTTPS Everywhere.
Not sure why you need it? Maybe you think you already have good cybersecurity habits. Just in case, check out Kim’s five rules for success to make sure you’re using the internet safely.
Sometimes, though, good browsing habits aren’t enough to protect yourself from the many digital threats you’ll encounter. Often, websites don’t protect themselves properly with encryption. Sure, banks and financial institutions encrypt their websites — but many domain owners are lazy, which means you need to pick up the slack.
It’s easy when you use HTTPS Everywhere
Get this: Many sites actually do use encryption. But this protection only lasts for a little while. After you sign in, the encryption protection drops.
Just like that, you’re left open and vulnerable to hackers and malicious viruses. Maybe this has already happened to you and your device is in peril. Tap or click here for seven ways to tell if someone has broken into your phone or computer.
Bottom line: You can’t trust your favorite websites to keep you safe. You have to do your due diligence and go above and beyond to protect yourself. Luckily, there’s an easy way to solve this problem.
Just add the browser extension HTTPS Everywhere. It comes from our friends at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a group dedicated to helping you stay safe online.
HTTPS Everywhere switches thousands of sites from insecure “http” to secure “https.” It will protect you against many forms of surveillance and account hijacking and some forms of censorship.
It’s easy to install and it keeps your communications secure with major websites. It’s available for free on Firefox, Chrome, Edge and Opera. Do you use Brave or Tor? Then you’re in luck since it automatically comes with both browsers.
To add the HTTPS Everywhere extension to your browser, click the yellow download button that we’ve provided below.
Received a strange text? Whatever you do, don't click the link!
A favorite tool for cybercriminals is the phishing email. But there’s a new twist to this scam making the rounds that could let a thief drain your bank account. What’s the latest phishing scam twist? I’ll give you a clue: It has to do with your cellphone.
Easiest way to find any email address
Have you ever wanted to send a letter to the editor of an online magazine? Or maybe escalate a complaint to a customer service manager? Trying to find the email addresses you need to accomplish these tasks can feel like pulling teeth sometimes. But if you have this free tool at your fingertips, it will crawl the website and sniff out contact information you need in a hurry.
Where to search when Google can't answer your question
Have you ever asked a question so obscure or specific that Google’s search results couldn’t pin down a satisfactory answer? From questions about unique situations to specific health issues and niche hobbies – whatever it is, sometimes the mighty Google can fail you. When this happens, who can you turn to in your hunt for answers?
Can you spot the panda in this sea of skulls?
Whip out your eyeglasses: It’s time to test your eyes with a tricky black and white optical illusion. In this brain challenge, you’re looking for a figure with big eyes, a round face, and a cute little button nose. That’s right: We’re asking you to find the hidden panda.
Listen to police scanners from any neighborhood
It’s a dangerous world out there for sure. If an emergency situation is happening, one of the most valuable things to have access to is real-time information. Police departments typically have the most current information during an emergency. Now, you can use your smartphone to listen to their radio communications.
Cloud services: How do they compare?
Finding a way to share photos, videos and files between computers, mobile gadgets and friends can seem like a complicated, confusing process. In the old days, it meant cables and proprietary software. Thankfully, the cloud makes it a snap, but it does introduce the problem of too many choices.
UFO spotted in Paris and other cities around the globe
This is something truly strange! A cigar-shaped flying object was seen flashing lights over Paris. Some even believe it may have shown up in other places around the world. Could this be an alien spaceship?
Warning: Your phone tracks everywhere you have been
Where were you yesterday? What about last Thursday evening? How about three months ago? Last year? As creepy as it sounds, your smartphone knows all of these things and that’s scary! If that worries you, follow these steps to prevent it from happening.
Incredibly quick fixes for your slow internet problem
Is there anything more frustrating than a slow internet connection? Just when you need it most, your internet slows to a crawl. It’s annoying, and it can also cause some serious problems. Don’t let that happen! Use these three tips to fix your sluggish Wi-Fi network.
5 simple tech tips that will make your life easier
Everybody loves shortcuts, but sometimes we need a nudge in the right direction to find them. Follow these quick and easy tech tips for adding up numbers, getting a handle on your many browser tabs, simplifying your smartphone typing, seeking out keywords and wrangling frustrating USB connectors.
Malware-carrying flash drives shipped to unsuspecting customers
When you open the packaging of a new flash drive, you expect it to be safe. However, customers who received this particular drive are accidentally infecting their devices with malware. How is this happening? You’ll be shocked when you hear what’s behind this scam, and what can be done once your device is infected.
Avoid this viral Facebook survey at all costs!
We’ve all taken surveys on Facebook before, but this story will make you think twice! A viral survey that’s spreading around isn’t as harmless as it seems. Answering the questions it asks will put you at more risk than you realize. What makes this particular survey so dangerous?
3 ways to turn your iPhone into a professional-grade camera
Don’t spend thousands on an expensive camera. Use the powerful photography tool that’s in the palm of your hands, literally.
Thieves stealing cars with $11 equipment
You’ve locked your car, but it’s not as safe as you think. Thieves have found a way to use cheap equipment to steal your vehicle. You’ll be shocked when you see how easy it is to gain access without picking locks or breaking windows. I’ll give you a hint: It has to do with the signal between your car and the fob on your keychain. Luckily, the solution is simple.
3 steps to virus-proof your computer
Keeping your computer virus-free doesn’t have to be a huge or complicated ordeal. Just follow these simple steps.
How to print from your smartphone
Here at Komando.com, we’ve made the argument that a modern tablet can replace your desktop or laptop computer … in certain cases. For web browsing, Facebook, email, watching videos, reading books and other basic tasks, a tablet, or even a smartphone, works just fine for many people.
5 Windows 10 secrets you need to know now
Windows 10 has grown in popularity, but have you taken the time to start learning the ins and outs? It has some incredible features that will help you find things faster and get more done. Here are five of my favorites.
Brainteaser: Can you find the sneaky snake?
This photo is the latest brainteaser to stump the internet. It may look like just a bunch of leaves and twigs, but there’s a venomous snake blending into its surroundings. Can you spot this camouflage pro?
The photo was originally posted by Twitter user @SssnakeySci, a Ph.D. student who studies snake biology. Her tweet has over 6,000 retweets and over 23,000 likes. Most people have found it very difficult to find. Look very closely!
One life-saving app for anyone who lives alone
The thermostat is always at a comfortable temperature. You can be as messy or as neat as you like. And you never have to share the remote! Living alone can be pretty awesome!
But it can also be a little bit scary. If there’s an emergency but you can’t reach your phone then how will you get help?