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5 Ways to See If Your Phone Is Being Tapped

For better or worse, our smartphones are always with us, so if someone taps into the camera or mic, it’s a serious problem. But how can you tell if your phone is being tapped, and how do you protect yourself?…

10 Common VPN Mistakes People Make

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a handy tool. But it’s all too easy to use them for the wrong task, misconfigure them, or otherwise make common VPN mistakes. Here’s how to avoid them and get the most out of your VPN servi…

Which Browser Offers the Best Privacy Protection?

Each website visit yields valuable data, sold to marketers so targeted ads can follow us around the web — unless you’re using the right browser. But what’s the best browser for privacy? There are myriad options other than …

Is a VPN Worth Paying For?

A virtual private network, or VPN for short, allows you to protect your browsing activity by encrypting internet traffic. Unfortunately, VPNs aren’t free nor are they foolproof. So is it worth paying for one?…

What Are Tracking Cookies, Really?

What sounds delicious and has raised numerous privacy concerns since it was introduced? Why, tracking cookies, of course. Everyone’s heard of them by now, but what exactly are tracking cookies, and how do they work?…

How to Spot a WhatsApp Scam

From fake tech support to Facebook Marketplace, scammers are trying to deceive unsuspecting users everywhere. And WhatsApp Messenger hasn’t remained unscathed. So here are some tips to help you identify a scammer and some com…

8 KeePassXC Features You Should Be Using

KeePassXC is one of the best password managers out there, known for its (intentional) lack of cloud-syncing. But just because it’s offline doesn’t mean it’s light on functionality. Here are some handy extras that will enhance…

How to Fix an Urban VPN Connection Error

Urban VPN is a free VPN that offers a lot of locations you can connect to, as well as a wide range of apps for the most common phones and computers. However, there are some issues with Urban VPN, most notably some all-too-com…

What Is an Anti Mining VPN?

When shopping for VPNs, you may occasionally come across a service claiming to be an anti-mining VPN. What is an anti-mining VPN, though, and is it an important criterion when considering a purchase?

How to Watch the 2023 Masters Tournament

From April 6 to 9, up to 100 of the best golf players from around the world will compete for millions in prize money during the 2023 Masters tournament. The 87th annual golf competition allows public attendance, but those tha…

Proton VPN Is Coming to Your Web Browser

Proton VPN is one of the best VPN services around, especially since it has integrations with Proton Mail and the company’s other privacy-focused products. Now there are official browser extensions for the VPN….
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