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A Google Assistant feature designed to automate the time-consuming process of changing your passwords after a breach appears to be getting a wider rollout. That’s according to a tweet from leaker Max Weinbach and a report from Android Police. One of Weinbach’s screenshots shows a dialog box warning that Chrome on Android has detected that a used password appeared in a breach, and offers the option to “Change automatically.” The second includes a confirmation box, asking the user to agree to “Let Google Assistant help…

Today's best LastPass dealsBefore I started using LastPass, my password game was weak. The most I did was use numbers, but they were always the same numbers. I occasionally capitalized the first letter of whatever very common English word I was using, and I never used symbols because I didn't want to have to type symbols.I'm only telling you this because I've been using LastPass for so long, I can't remember when I started. I used LastPass's extremely generous free version for years and years ... until last year, when…

Your computer probably has at least one or two files with sensitive information that you don’t want anyone getting their hands on. Maybe it’s a private work document or a digital file with all your passwords on it. Either way, you always want to take extra steps to ensure your most crucial information is as safe as possible. Systems like Windows or MacOS will let you password protect a folder so that anybody who uses your laptop can’t just sneak a peek at those sensitive files. If you ever need help remembering…

Today's best Dashlane dealsDashlane takes a different approach to password management than many of its competitors. Instead of relying on native apps that mostly store passwords on-device (although many password managers offer some kind of cloud-based syncing) the service mostly depends on the browser. Its main interface is a web app, and when it comes time to save new information, the primary method of ingress is a browser extension that offers to add new logins and other data.The service also offers three distinct…

Today's best Keeper Password Manager dealsWith the constant rise of new security threats, password managers have become even more of a necessity. While many people think of LastPass and 1Password as the first names in the space, Keeper is another excellent service with competitive pricing and a plethora of features. Keeper is worth considering if you’re looking for an alternative to the prominent password managers, even if it doesn’t bring anything too unique to the table.Keeper: Costs and What’s CoveredKeeper Password…

Netflix said inflation, the war in Ukraine and fierce competition contributed to a loss of subscribers for the first time in more than a decade and predicted deeper losses ahead, marking an abrupt shift in fortune for a streaming company that thrived during the pandemic.The company said it lost 200,000 subscribers in its first quarter, falling well short of its forecast of adding 2.5 million subscribers. Suspending service in Russia after the Ukraine invasion took a toll, resulting in the loss of 700,000 members.Wall…