Ever noticed the lock icon that appears in the address bar beside the website URL? The icon for long has stood for safety and security of the website that the user is visiting. But, according to ...

Google has long wanted to replace the lock icon in Chrome’s address bar, and it’s finally proceeding with those plans in September as part of a broader browser redesign. The company notes how ...

Most modern web browsers use a lock icon to let you know if you’re visiting a site that that uses HTTPS for secure connections or not. But Google says in recent years HTTPS has become the rule rather ...

Of the handful of must-have streaming services out there, one of the most popular options any self-respecting TV or movie lover should consider is still Netflix. Despite the media streamer being quite ...

In a nutshell: Google will soon be doing away with a staple of the Internet for Chrome browser users. The familiar padlock icon in the URL bar will be retired later this year in favor of a variant of ...

Google Chrome is probably the most popular browser in the world today, though there are better choices for privacy, but I digress. Google Chrome rose to prominence back in the days Microsoft’s ...

Windows Hello password icon has somehow turned invisible – and if this glitch is odd, Microsoft's advice is even weirder.

Encrypting your important files and folders is a great way to ensure data safety. Microsoft’s EFS tool is simple to use and keeps your files safe in its vault. Encrypted folders are identified by a ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. People surfing the web have come to rely on HTTPS and the lock icon in the address bar to feel secure as they browse the internet. But ...