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How to block a TikTok account: A step-by-step guide
TikTok can be fun, but it also has people you might not want around. Maybe someone keeps dropping comments you don’t like, maybe they flood your DMs, or maybe their videos just won’t stop showing ...
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What are IP address classes? Importance for VPNs and cybersecurity
Every device that connects to the internet needs an address that identifies it on the network. Internet Protocol (IP) address classes were created to organize those addresses and decide how many could...
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How does satellite internet work?
Satellite internet brings broadband to places that cable and fiber may not reach. Instead of sending data through buried lines, a small dish at your location points to a satellite, which relays your t...
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DHCP vs. DNS: Understanding key differences and functions
Every time a device goes online, it relies on two background services. One gives your device the settings it needs to join a network, and the other turns domain names like “example.com” into the n...
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What are data brokers? A complete guide to your privacy and protection
Every time you browse the web, sign up for a service, or fill out an online form, traces of your personal life are being collected. Sometimes, this information is collected and sold by companies known...
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How to protect your email: Step-by-step guide
Your email account is an important point of access to the rest of your online life. Many services use it as the primary recovery channel, so whoever controls your inbox can request password resets, in...
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Split tunneling vs. full tunneling: Which should you use?
A virtual private network (VPN) can be configured to handle your traffic in two modes: full tunneling and split tunneling. With full tunneling, all your traffic goes through the VPN, whereas with spli...
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How to know if your computer has a virus (Windows and Mac)
Computer viruses and other malware affect both Windows and macOS systems. Some types cause obvious disruptions: endless pop-ups, crashing apps, or a system that slows to a crawl. Others are designed f...
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What is off-Facebook activity, and how does it impact your privacy?
Facebook doesn’t just collect data about what you post, like, or share on its platform. It may also receive information about your activity on websites and apps that integrate Meta’s tracking tech...
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What is medical identity theft, and how can you protect yourself?
We often picture stolen cards and drained bank accounts when we think about identity theft. In health care, the risks can go further. If someone uses your medical identity to get treatment, fill presc...
