Security experts discourage using autofill and autocomplete features in browsers and password managers, mainly because autofill features can be exploited by hackers. FreeCodeCamp offers a good and simple explanation as to what can happen in Chrome in particular: “A hacker can hide form input fields on a web page, which Chrome will then fill in with your personal information if you opt to use its autocomplete feature.” So how do you turn off autofill? How to Turn Off Autofill in LastPass Click on the LastPass browser icon. Click Preferences. In the browser window that opens, under General make sure that Automatically...
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Google just announced a plan to “modernize” email, allowing “engaging, interactive, and actionable email experiences.” Does that sound like a terrible idea to anyone else? It sure sounds like a terrible idea to me, and not only that, but an idea borne out of competitive pressure and existing leverage rather than user needs. Not good, Google. Send to trash. 
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