PDFs are the second most common file type used to deliver malware. Because they’re trusted for invoices, policies, and ...

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Visual redaction instead of true removal. The most common method is to place a black box over sensitive text in a PDF or Word ...

AutoHotKey can be installed and used for free on Windows. If you want to use AI but don't like the idea of a third party using your queries or data to train their LLMs, consider the open-source Ollama ...

GNOME is one of the most widely used Linux desktop environments, appreciated for its clean design and simplicity. Its default ...

There are countless online scams, and older adults age 60+ are frequent targets: in 2024 alone, people in this group ...

Cl0p-linked threat actors are targeting Oracle E-Business Suite users with spear-phishing emails claiming theft of sensitive ...

Are you trying to move from one Microsoft Exchange service to another and want to make the new email account the default? Unfortunately, you cannot remove the primary account from Outlook unless it is ...

Ouch! Getting hooked isn't a fun experience, but with a little planning, you can remove a hook from your body without a doctor visit. / Joe Shead Disclaimer: The techniques described in this article ...

Repeated prompts to enter your Git username and password are a frustrating annoyance developers can live without. Unfortunately, if your Git installation has not been configured to use a credential ...

It’s a tale as old as time for PC users: you unbox your brand-new Windows laptop, excited by the promise of blazing-fast performance, only to find it’s bogged down with pre-installed programs you ...

Here’s a quick, real-world example of how to remove a file from the Git index. In this example we perform the following tasks: However, you should avoid his option, because this may not only remove ...