The Basic Input Output System is the software responsible for starting your operating system and computer's hardware. The BIOS is firmware built into the computer and isn't associated with the ...

It’s a golden rule, but it’s one most of us always ignore or just don’t pay enough attention to, namely, setting a strong password for your many devices and accounts. In this day and age, and frankly ...

OS X does not include many options for managing accounts and passwords, but you can do so with the free Workgroup Manager tool from Apple. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a ...

Most of us have a habit of using the same password for a long time. This is dangerous, mainly if the password is used in multiple places. It is possible that in a security breach, the password was ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

Network security relies heavily on passwords. Cisco routers use passwords to ensure that only "trusted" users can perform certain services. In this Daily Drill Down, Todd Lammle takes you on a journey ...

Microsoft Edge is removing its custom primary password option, automatically transitioning users to Windows Hello.

Western Digital's Passport external hard drives come with preinstalled software that enables you to monitor drive health and password protect the entire disk. In situations where you have sensitive ...