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In our roundup of vital security practices, we mentioned using a VPN to encrypt your network traffic. Now, we want to go deeper and explain what a VPN does, why you should use one, and how to get one.

Let's look at what a VPN offers and how you can integrate one into your workflow.

A while ago, we took a look at important iPhone security practices to keep your phone safe. If you use an Android phone, there are similar security tips you should know.

So today we'll look at some of the most important ways to secure your Android device.

You probably use the same browser on multiple devices: your home computer, work computer, laptop, phone, tablet, and more. To make working across devices easier, major browsers all support syncing your data.

This lets you import your personalized setup on a new device without any manual work.

For a long time, the only viable way of interacting with a computer was using a mouse and keyboard. And while this is still quite popular, touchscreen machines have enabled new methods of input by stylus and fingers.

Windows 10 collects these features under the name Windows Ink.

You often hear about securing your computer and home network, but have you ever thought about securing your phone too? Our smartphones go with us everywhere and carry a lot of personal information. It's vital that you keep yours properly secured to keep your information safe.

You may have heard the term "dark web" used recently on TV commercials and the news. But what does it really mean? A companion term, "deep web," can introduce even more confusion.

We're here to explain. Let's look at the differences between the deep web and dark web, what these are, and what you should know about their place on the internet.

Do you ever feel like your computer desktop is too cluttered? Maybe you keep lots of programs open at once, or use your computer for different kinds of tasks at different times.

It can be hard to keep everything straight while you're busy on your computer.

Searching the web with Google is a part of almost everyone's daily routine. It's easy to find any information you could want in just a few keystrokes. But have you ever wondered just how search engines like Google actually work?

Let's take a look at the inner workings of Google and see how it knows how to find what you're looking for so efficiently.

You probably see terms like "megabyte" and "gigabyte" used pretty often. They show up in everything from the amount of storage your phone has to your monthly data plan and more.

But how exactly do computers arrive as these figures? Let's take a look at how computers count numbers, the most common amounts of storage, and roughly what they equate to.

You likely work with many different people in your job. Whether it's the people you team up with every day, or new connections you form, keeping track of them is important.

Recently, Microsoft has added LinkedIn integration to Outlook in Office 365. This lets you see LinkedIn information about contacts new and old without visiting the website.