Mary Landesman

In 2015, Landesman was named as one of the women to watch in IT security. She is currently senior security analyst at Netflix. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 28 words · Michelle Lewis

Masked Email Addresses Could Change Login Credentials for the Better

You should probably stop doing that. But you probably still use the same email address for everything. Wouldnt it be great if you could also create a unique email address to go with that strong password? Fastmail / 1Password Fastmail and 1Password have teamed upto offer “masked” email addresses, which are just that. Masked emails join recent, similar offers from DuckDuckGo and Apple. Are we finally getting serious about email security?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Lindsay Guerra

Master Apple Wallet: Add Boarding Passes for a Seamless Airport Experience

Open your airline app and navigate toMy Trips(or something similar). Add or skip the extras, depending on your trip requirements. After checking in, go to your boarding pass in the airline app. SelectAdd to Apple Wallet. When the pop-up window appears, selectAdd. This restriction may happen when you have extra baggage to check in, for example. launch the Wallet app and then follow these instructions. Scroll to the bottom of the Wallet app and tapView [Number] Expired Passes....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Denise Bates

Master Boot Record (MBR) vs. GPT: Which is Right for Your Hard Drive?

It’s created when a hard drive ispartitioned, but it’s not locatedwithina partition. This means non-partitioned storage mediums, like floppy disks, don’t contain a master boot record. The MBR is located on the firstsectorof a disk. PM Images / Getty Images The specific address is Cylinder: 0, Head: 0, Sector: 1. It’s commonly abbreviated asMBR. What Does the Master Boot Record Do? That particular partition’s boot sector is used to start theoperating system....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Wesley Davidson

Master Embedding: Keep Your Readers Engaged with On-Page Content

This way readers don’t have to leave your site to consume additional content. Here’s what it’s crucial that you know to understand how embedding works for a variety of platforms. What Does Embed Mean? Jean-Philippe Ksiazek/Getty Images You’ve probably seen content embedded on other websites. Just look for the option to “embed” the content somewhere on the site. It’s best to get the content owner’s permission before embedding it on your site....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Stephanie Obrien

Master Google Docs With These 32 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

There are a variety ofGoogle Docsshortcuts you could use to move quickly through your document. Here are our favorites. Juan Gomez / Unsplash

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 23 words · Amy Fisher

Master Google Flights: Secrets to Scoring the Cheapest Airfares

Below are directions for searching for a flight using both methods. Use the Google Flights Website Finding flights on theGoogle Flights websiteis simple. Using the Google Flights website is simple. Plane ticket prices on the Google Flights map. Results are visible on a map. The next thing you oughta do is actually book the flight. Here’s an example of how it works: Click a flight to choose it as your departure flight....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Sara Villegas

Master Google Slides: Step-by-Step Guide to Linking Slides

Instructions for both the desktop website and the mobile app are included. Link Slides From the Website Use theInsertmenu to find the hyperlink option. Highlight the text or grab the object/image for which you want to create a hyperlink. Be careful what you’re choosing here. Go toInsert>Link, or pressCtrl+K(Windows) orCommand+K(Mac). snag the slide you want to link to. If you have trouble finding it, chooseSlides in this presentationto view only those slides....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Jennifer Jones

Master Instagram Like a Pro: 9 Must-Know Features for Every User

Gone are the days when it was just a simple little app for sharing photos with vintage filters. It continues to roll out new features. Here are a few essential Instagram tricks and tips to know, if you’re not already using them. RichVintage / Getty Images Instagram allows you to mute anyone’s stories so they won’t show up in your feed. Tero Vesalainen\Getty Images Instagram allows all of your followers to reply to your stories by default....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Timothy Carter

Master Instagram: How to Pin Comments for Better Engagement

Instructions apply to the Instagram app for iOS and Android. How Do You Pin a Comment on Instagram? Tap the comment you want to pin. PM Images / DigitalVision / Getty Images TapPin(the thumbtack icon). You should now seePinnedunderneath the comment. If you change your mind later, go back to the comment and tap thePinicon again to unpin it. What Is a Pinned Comment on Instagram? It’s also possible tohide likes on Instagram....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Lindsay Richardson

Master Outlook: Switch Between Dark and Light Mode Effortlessly

These directions apply to Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and web users. Here’s how to get there: SelectFilefrom the top corner. snag the drop-down menu belowOffice Theme, then selectBlack. It’s easy to get there: These steps also work if you’re using thenew Outlook for Windows. SelectDarkto instantly turn on dark mode. Tap thegearicon at the bottom. Choose theDarktheme to immediately switch the Outlook app to dark mode. If you chooseSysteminstead, Outlook will use whatever theme your phone is set up to use....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Dr. Rhonda Wood MD

Master Perplexity AI: Everything You Need to Know to Begin

How to Search on Perplexity AI Don’t let its puzzling name throw you off. Despite its many functions, the basic search utility is easy to use. On thePerplexity website, pop in your question into the search bar and then select theright arrowor pressEnter. Image by freepik Notice theFocusbutton under the text box. Perplexity searches the web by default. Much like Google, the primary sources that answer the question are listed in the results....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Jared Nichols

Master Speed Reading With These Top Apps for iOS and Android in 2025

This article includes speed reading apps for iOS andAndroid, as well as online window-based speed reading tools. Best for a Vast Amount of Content: QuickReader Control how fast you go with a tap. Auto Pilot mode means no swiping to turn pages. Photo © Letizia Le Fur / Getty Images Customize everything, from margins to fonts. More than 2 million books are freely accessible. There isn’t an Android version. The app is extremely customizable, allowing you to set your read speed and challenge yourself to faster speeds....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Ryan Carter