How-to guides
Step-by-step guides to new technology, features and security protections, taken only from the official instructions of the companies and agencies that publish them. Every step links back to its source.
How to Run AI Models on Your Computer With Ollama
Learn how to download Ollama, connect desktop apps, use coding agents, and run local AI models.
Ollama
How to Connect a Local MCP Server to Claude Desktop
Learn how to link a local Model Context Protocol server to Claude Desktop using official steps.
Model Context Protocol
How to Recover Money and Protect Yourself After a Scam
Learn what steps to take if you paid a scammer, shared personal information, or gave access to your computer.
US Federal Trade Commission
How to Use Tor: Step-by-Step Privacy and Anonymity Guide
Learn how to download, install, and use the Tor Browser for online privacy according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
How to Recognize and Report Phishing Safely with CISA
Learn how to spot and report phishing emails and texts to protect your personal and financial information using official guidance from CISA.
CISA
How to Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN Safely
You can obtain an IRS Identity Protection PIN to prevent tax-related identity theft and protect your Social Security number.
IRS
How to turn on Android theft protection features
Google provides built-in theft protection features on Android devices to automatically lock your screen and safeguard personal data if your device is stolen.
Google
How to Run Chrome’s Safety Check on an Android Device
Google provides steps to run Safety Check in Chrome on Android to review passwords, available updates, and notification permissions.
Google
How to turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome
Learn how to activate Google's most secure browsing experience to protect against dangerous sites, downloads, and extensions.
Google
How to control Recall on a Windows Copilot+ PC
Learn how to configure, pause, filter, and reset the Recall feature on your Windows Copilot+ PC using Microsoft official instructions.
Microsoft