Lance Whitney, Author at TechRepublic

Lance Whitney

Bio

Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional. He's written for Time, CNET, PCMag, and several other publications. He's the author of two tech books--one on Windows and another on LinkedIn.

Latest from Lance Whitney

Security

Microsoft warns of destructive attacks by Lapsus$ cybercrime group

Using social engineering rather than traditional ransomware tactics, the Lapsus$ group has already hit multiple organizations, says Microsoft.

Software

How to replace the Windows 11 Start menu with StartAllBack

If you’re unhappy with the Windows 11 Start menu, why not try a third-party alternative?

Software

How to take screenshots in Windows 11 with the Snipping Tool

Here’s how to capture, edit and save screenshots in Windows 11 using the Snipping Tool, which is a lot simpler than you think.

Security

How too many cyber assets can put your organization at risk

Organizations are facing higher risks of cyberattack as criminals exploit unknown or unmanaged internet-facing assets, says JupiterOne.

Data Security — Image: Andriy Onufriyenko / Getty Images

Cloud

Cloud security: How your public cloud environment may be vulnerable to data breach

Half of the security pros surveyed by Laminar said their cloud environments were hit by a data breach in 2020 or 2021.

cyberattack image. — Image: Vitalii Gulenok, Getty Images/iStockPhoto

Security

FBI warns of cyberattacks using AvosLocker ransomware

The AvosLocker Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) group has targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the US, such as financial services, manufacturing and government facilities, the FBI said.

Software

How to set up a local account in Windows 11 Pro

Here’s how to choose a local account during or after the Windows 11 setup process. You can log into your personal PC without using a Microsoft account.

Software

How to use voice dictation in Windows 11

Windows 11 helps you set up the speech recognition feature so you can dictate commands and text.

Software

How to snap windows in Windows 11

In Windows 11, you can more easily position windows by snapping them in place according to a predefined layout. Here’s how.

Software

How to work with virtual desktops in Windows 11

Windows 11 has spruced up the way you can run virtual desktops and juggle different apps.

Google’s Chrome web browser held a 64.92% command of the global browser market share in April 2023. That means more users are working with Chrome in significantly more use cases: mobile, desktop and even business. Because of that, users of all types must employ Chrome with a measure of caution and intelligence. After all, most ...

A safe and healthy work environment provides the foundation for all employees to be at their most productive. Not only does it promote productivity in the workforce, but it also helps prevent accidents, lawsuits and, in extreme cases, serious injury and loss of life. A clear and robust ergonomic policy, like this one from TechRepublic ...

Internet of Things devices serve a number of useful applications, such as environmental, asset or inventory monitoring/control, security functions, fitness devices and smartwatches. There is an array of IoT functions for both consumer and business purposes, but determining the total cost of ownership and the return on your enterprise investment in a widespread or large-scale ...

Lance Whitney

Microsoft warns of destructive attacks by Lapsus$ cybercrime group

How to replace the Windows 11 Start menu with StartAllBack

How to take screenshots in Windows 11 with the Snipping Tool

How too many cyber assets can put your organization at risk

Cloud security: How your public cloud environment may be vulnerable to data breach

FBI warns of cyberattacks using AvosLocker ransomware

How to set up a local account in Windows 11 Pro

How to use voice dictation in Windows 11

How to snap windows in Windows 11

How to work with virtual desktops in Windows 11

Google Chrome: Security and UI tips you need to know

Ergonomics policy

Enterprise IoT calculator: TCO and ROI

Employee political activity policy