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Is my phone listening to me? A step-by-step privacy check
Stories of phones listening to people and displaying ads for products they were just talking about have become widespread. Despite most major platforms stating the opposite, people often worry that th...
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How to delete your Dropbox account (step-by-step guide)
Maybe your Dropbox account started as a backup plan. Maybe it was for work, school, or that one group project no one finished. Or maybe it’s just been silently syncing screenshots and PDFs you forgo...
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What is bloatware, and how can you remove it?
Bloatware is a term that can refer to any unimportant app or service on your phone, although it’s most frequently applied to unwanted pre-installed apps. These apps consume important system resource...
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How to set up and use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) for secure communication
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is one of the most effective email and file encryption protocols, but its complexity makes it inaccessible for most people. If you’ve ever tried to use PGP before, you can ...
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Is airplane Wi-Fi safe? What you need to know before connecting
Before you connect to public airplane Wi-Fi, you need to be aware of the risks. When you connect, you’re sharing a mostly unencrypted network with potentially hundreds of other passengers. This mean...
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What is two-factor authentication (2FA), and how to set it up securely
These days, a password on its own may not offer enough protection for your accounts. Passwords, along with other personal information, can sometimes be found for sale on the dark web. And weak or reus...
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What is a DNS leak? How to check, fix, and prevent it
If you care about online privacy, it’s worth knowing about DNS leaks. Even with a VPN, they can reveal what you’re up to online. But don’t worry. It’s easy to understand, check for, and fix. I...
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How to know if your smart TV is spying on you
Have you ever wondered how smart TVs are so much more affordable than they used to be? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t that the TV companies are just being nice. The real reason is that smart TVs ha...
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How to choose a router: Top mistakes to avoid and pro buying tips
Buying a router isn’t easy. It feels like router companies expect you to go in knowing dozens of unique terms, like the difference between WPA2 and WPA3 encryption, MIMO vs. MU–MIMO, and more. The...
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How to turn on Private Browsing on iPhone
Online privacy is getting harder to maintain. With websites, advertisers, and even public Wi-Fi networks collecting your data, it’s no surprise that more people are turning to tools like Private Bro...
