I don't know who needs to hear this, but you should lock your laptop screen every time you step away. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're waiting for a flight at the airport or working remotely from a coffee shop close to home, if you leave your laptop unsecured, ...

This is the first thing that you should do. Perform a power reset and see if it works for you. Some laptops have a power reset button. If your laptop has such a button, use it to perform a power reset ...

Digital nomads and those of you who use your laptops in public spaces, that are concerned about securing your laptop from theft, may be interested in a new laptop lock aptly named the LapLok. Small ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're waiting for a flight at the airport or working remotely from a coffee shop close to home, if you leave your laptop unsecured, ...

This is the first reason why your computer keyboard gets locked accidentally. Filter Keys turn on if you press the right shift key for 8 seconds, which of course can happen accidentally. When your ...

In the spy thriller series Mission Impossible, Ethan Hunt’s directives from his superiors always self-destruct after being viewed. Information security isn’t just for spies, though. Many people face ...

One day, you might lose your laptop. It could be stolen or it could be misplaced. But if you’re reading this right now and you still have your laptop with you, the advice is the same either way: be ...