Barbara Krasnoff

And we’re not talking about text-based two-factor authentication — especially because you now have to be a paying member of Twitter Blue to use it.

It’s tempting to share your Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max (excuse me, Max) accounts with family, friends, and that nice neighbor across the street. But sometimes, things can get out of hand. If you want to check who you’ve shared your account with — and maybe drop a few no-longer-friends from it — here’s how.

Otter, a popular recording / transcription service, has introduced a new service called Otter Assistant that, unless it’s properly configured, could be recording all your meetings — including the ones that you (or the other attendees) don’t want recorded. Here’s how to manage Otter Assistant so it only does what you want it to.

Post offers a chance to share and comment on new items from a variety of sources, including those behind firewalls, while Substack Notes now lets you write Twitter-like short entries (which may be one of the reasons Elon Musk is so pissed at it).

When you get a new PlayStation, it’s a temptation to just set it up and start playing immediately using the standard settings — but there are a number of ways you can tweak those settings to suit your gaming style. We explain how.

Google’s Nearby Share app, which lets you share files and folders with other devices, has introduced a beta version for Windows PCs. Here’s how to install and use it to make moving files between your laptop and phone a lot easier.