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4 mins
Privacy, security, and anonymity: What’s the difference?
And how does a VPN help you with each?
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11 mins
Cybersecurity lessons: Flaw in Zendesk file-upload feature
Our cybersecurity team worked with Zendesk, a support software provider, to fix a flaw in its file-upload system. Here's a play-by-play of how we did it.
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2 mins
Guide: When and how to reset your router
A router reset can be a quick fix for certain network issues or even malware threats.
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3 mins
What are ‘smishing’ attacks, and how to avoid them
As if staying alert to phishing attacks in your email wasn’t enough, you also have to look out for scams via SMS.
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5 mins
How to hide your sensitive pictures
We’re not judging your naked selfies or NSFW pictures. But here’s how to hide them on your iPhone or Android, or in secure cloud storage.
2 mins
3 browsers that block third-party cookies by default
With the sheer amount of information that can be extracted from your internet use, having a privacy-oriented browser has become essential to protecting your...
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4 mins
7 technologies that ruin everything
Did e-readers ruin reading? Did dating apps ruin dating? Did streaming services ruin movie-going? Our blog writers weigh in on what technology has taken from their real-life experiences.
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6 mins
Top cloud services to store photos online (free and paid)
With Google Photos discontinuing free unlimited storage, we list other cloud storage options for your photos.
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3 mins
Signs that your child is being cyberbullied
We list common examples of cyberbullying and share signs that your child is a victim.
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4 mins
Online privacy and safety for the LGBTQ+ community
This Pride Month, we take a look at issues surrounding online privacy among the LGBTQ+ community.

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