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1 week ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
Ransomware attacks often make headlines, and the worst part is that they target regular people, not just big corporations. Cybercriminals evolve their tactics, but protection doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. These straightforward tips can help keep ransomware at bay. 6 Use a Reliable Antivirus Solution A reliable antivirus solution is your first defense against ransomware.
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2 weeks ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
I use Proton Pass, and it offers many powerful features that often go unnoticed. While most people stick to basic password storage, Proton Pass has a whole suite of security tools hiding just beneath the surface that massively boost your account and online security. One of the smartest ways to protect your privacy online is by using email aliases.
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2 weeks ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
The notes app on your phone is great for creating shopping lists and jotting down random thoughts, but it's terrible for storing passwords. I used to use my notes app like this, thinking it was convenient—until I realized I was leaving my passwords unprotected. Thankfully, there are many safer alternative ways to store your passwords. Your Notes App Offers Zero Security and Password Management Features The average notes app is designed for convenience, not security, plain and simple.
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2 weeks ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
For years, I've heard the advice to change my passwords every few months. But is this necessary these days? I've found that the conventional password wisdom is outdated—and might even be making your accounts less secure. The Old School Approach No Longer Makes Sense We've all heard it before—change your passwords every month or two to keep your accounts secure. This advice has been drilled into our heads by IT departments, security blogs, and even government agencies for decades.
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2 weeks ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
One of my least favorite aspects of Google Chrome is its slow devolution into an on-screen mess, with tabs, extensions, and visual elements fighting for space. Here's the rub: I don't want to stop using Chrome, so I've reduced the clutter and turned it into a stripped-back, minimalist browser instead. These Extensions Helped Me Strip Chrome Down to the Essentials Visual noise in browsers isn't just annoying—it actively sabotages productivity.
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3 weeks ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
AI content is the bane of our online existences; distinguishing between human and AI-generated text and images is becoming unfathomably difficult. That's why I use these Chrome extensions to detect AI content quickly—they'll become part of your daily browsing experience quicker than you think! 3 AI Content Detector - Copyleaks I've experimented with several AI detectors. I found Copyleaks to be effective at spotting content created by ChatGPT's creative model and other AI tools.
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1 month ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
If you often shop on Amazon, you'd probably notice how wildly prices fluctuate. I've been burned many times thinking I was getting a deal, only to discover the price had been jacked up just before a discount. That's why I rely on Keepa, a free Chrome extension that doesn't just make shopping better—it helps me find the real deals. Keepa Shows You Amazon Price History Once installed from Keepa's Chrome Web Store page, it integrates into your Amazon shopping experience.
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1 month ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
Password managers are lifesavers for security, but they're not without frustrations. Over the years, I've faced many hiccups while using different password managers. From spooky logouts to autofill failures, these irritations can make you question whether the security benefits are worth the hassle. 7 Password Manager Keeps Logging Out Few things are more frustrating than trying to log into an account only to find your password manager has mysteriously logged itself out.
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1 month ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
Standard AI models deliver pattern-matched responses, delivering accurate but limited answers to your questions. That all changed with the arrival of AI reasoning models that can "think" through your questions and problems step by step. You still receive your answer, but there are some important distinctions between AI reasoning and non-reasoning models.
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1 month ago | 
makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood
I use both ChatGPT and Claude AI assistants regularly, but Claude is my primary choice for most tasks. While both platforms have their strengths, I've found Claude offers several advantages that make it my preferred AI assistant for daily work. 6 Larger Context Window Claude's impressive context window gives it a major advantage over ChatGPT when handling large documents. While ChatGPT Plus offers a 128K token context window with GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 3.7 boasts a 200K token window.
