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My password leaked: what to do step by step
Security 8 min read

My password leaked: what to do step by step

Found your password in a data breach or suspect someone accessed your account? Here is what to secure first, which accounts to prioritize, and what to check.

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What is a random string generator for?
Technology 6 min read

What is a random string generator for?

Random strings are useful for testing, temporary identifiers, tokens, file names, and technical notes. Learn when to use them and when to choose a password or UUID instead.

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How to create a WiFi QR code for guests
QR codes 6 min read

How to create a WiFi QR code for guests

A WiFi QR code lets guests join a network without typing the password. Learn what it should contain, where to place it, and what to check before printing.

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How to fix text written in CAPS LOCK (Word and Google Docs)
Productivity 5 min read

How to fix text written in CAPS LOCK (Word and Google Docs)

Accidentally wrote text in all caps? Learn how to fix it quickly in Word, where Google Docs helps, and where its built-in options are limited.

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URL encoding: why spaces become %20
Technology 7 min read

URL encoding: why spaces become %20

A URL cannot contain every character as plain text. Learn what percent-encoding is, why a space becomes %20, and when to use a URL encoder.

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How to create a QR code for free
QR codes 5 min read

How to create a QR code for free

QR codes are everywhere: menus, business cards, posters, tickets, and invoices. Creating your own takes only a few seconds. Here is how to do it, plus the details that make a QR code scan reliably.

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