Security - Digital Citizen

The 5 best search engines for kids (safe & free)

Codrut Neagu
23.05.2025

The internet is a powerful tool for learning, but it can also expose children to content that’s far from appropriate. From violent imagery to adult material, the risks are real, and that’s why it’s important to guide our kids toward

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How to use Windows Family Safety to manage your child’s PC time and activity

Codrut Neagu
21.05.2025

Windows 11 and Windows 10 include a set of parental control tools designed to help you guide and manage your child’s digital habits. These tools are part of Microsoft’s Family Safety service and let you set daily screen time limits,

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How to block websites and filter content in Microsoft Edge to keep your child safe

Codrut Neagu
14.05.2025

Helping your child navigate the internet safely is an important aspect of modern parenting. With so much content just a few clicks away, you need to have the right tools to filter what children can see. Microsoft Edge, the default

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How to add a child account to your Windows 11 PC

Codrut Neagu
08.05.2025

Microsoft has continuously refined its family features, and Windows 11 makes setting up a child account even smoother and more user-friendly than before. If you’re wondering, “Does Windows 11 have a kids mode?”, the answer is yes, thanks to its

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How to clear cookies in Microsoft Edge (Windows, Android, iOS)

Codrut Neagu
07.05.2025

Cookies aren’t just sweet treats - they’re also a key part of how the internet works. Browser cookies are small bits of text that websites use to store information about you, like your login status, preferences, or shopping cart contents.

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How to add a child account to your Windows 10 PC

Codrut Neagu
28.04.2025

I’ve always found Microsoft’s family features a bit confusing in the past, but things took a welcome turn with Windows 10. Setting up a child account became simpler, more intuitive, and much quicker than before. If you’ve ever wondered how

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How to enable or turn off 2-Step Verification for a Google Account

Codrut Neagu
24.04.2025

Protecting your Google Account has never been more important. With phishing attempts, password leaks, and account breaches becoming more frequent, relying solely on a password is no longer enough. That’s why Google offers 2-Step Verification, also called two-step authentication, for

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD review: Security first!

Codrut Neagu
02.04.2025

Are you worried about someone getting access to your sensitive files while you’re on the go? Ever wish your external SSD offered the same kind of protection used for classified data? The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD is

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How to change the Administrator account in Windows 11 (6 ways)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.02.2025

When you create a new user account in Windows 11, the operating system sets it as a Standard account without Administrator permissions. If you want to make that user an Administrator, you can, but only from another account with Administrator

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ESET HOME Security Ultimate review: Comprehensive PC protection

Codrut Neagu
07.01.2025

If you spend hours every day working and browsing online, the importance of solid PC security can’t be overstated. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, you need more than just a basic antivirus; you need a robust security suite that protects

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Delivery Optimization: How to get Windows updates faster

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.11.2024

Traditionally, Windows updates were downloaded straight from Microsoft’s servers to your PC. This meant Microsoft had to have a huge infrastructure to deliver updates to millions of users worldwide, and sometimes, the speed of downloading updates was frustratingly slow. To

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How to trigger a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) in Windows

Codrut Neagu
22.10.2024

Have you ever felt like you needed to consult an ancient Greek oracle to ask if your rock-solid Windows PC will ever crash? 🙂 While it’s rare to never have seen a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), it’s even rarer

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What is a BSOD? How to find and troubleshoot BSOD error codes

Codrut Neagu
17.10.2024

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is one of the most infamous things in Windows operating systems. It appears when your Windows machine encounters a critical error from which it cannot recover. BSOD errors have various causes, including hardware failures,

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How to get a system health report in Windows

Codrut Neagu
02.10.2024

Do you want to know how your Windows PC or device is performing? A built-in system feature, available in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, allows you to generate a system Health report that provides insight into your computer’s performance,

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How to allow or stop apps from accessing the microphone in Windows

Codrut Neagu
27.09.2024

Are you using a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer and want to manage which apps can access your microphone? If that’s the case, this tutorial is for you. I’ll guide you through accessing your computer’s microphone privacy settings and

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Garmin Dash Cam X310 review: Your eagle eye on the road!

Codrut Neagu
19.09.2024

Over the years, dash cams have become must-have gadgets for drivers. They give us useful videos during accidents, help with disputes, and even insurance claims. Garmin, one of the manufacturers known for its high-quality GPS navigators, also makes excellent dash

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How to change or remove the SIM PIN code on Android

Codrut Neagu
17.09.2024

The SIM card PIN code is meant to protect your data against unauthorized access. Each SIM you insert into a smartphone has a PIN code that you need to enter in order to activate the card. Some mobile providers use

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11 ways to open Windows Security

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.08.2024

Windows Security, formerly known as Microsoft Defender, is the go-to app for those who want to know more about security in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This app is part of Microsoft's operating system, and this is where you can

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How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

Codrut Neagu
15.08.2024

Do you have a Windows 11 Home license key and want to install it without using a Microsoft account? Or maybe you’re trying to install Windows 11 Pro with a local account? Microsoft pushes you to use a Microsoft account

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Presence Sensing: Why the screen turns off when you walk away

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.07.2024

If you have a Windows 11 laptop or mini PC with a modern AI-powered processor, your computer knows when you walk away, automatically turns off the display, and locks your Windows 11 account. This is made possible by a feature