The 6 VPN Features That Matter Most
Are you looking to get a VPN subscription soon? Before you get a multi-year subscription, make sure the VPN you choose has these six crucial features.
Scammers Are Using Google Ads to Steal Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is fascinating to look at from the outside, but it’s a bit like the wild west in some ways. Scammers know this, and they’re targeting unsuspecting crypto owners with malicious Google ads that direct them to fa…
Why Are There So Many Zero-Day Security Holes?
A zero-day vulnerability is a bug in a piece of software. Of course, all complicated software has bugs, so why should a zero-day be given a special name? A zero-day bug is one that has been discovered by cybercriminals but th…
Why Do Streaming Sites Geo-Block Their Content?
It’s happened to everyone. You’re about to watch a video, but you see the sentence, “The content is not available in your location.” Here’s why it happens.
How to Use iCloud+ Private Relay on a Mac
Apple first made its Private Relay anonymizing service available on iPhone and iPad with iOS and iPadOS 15. With the release of macOS Monterey, Mac users can use it, too. The feature isn’t on by default, so here’s how to ena…
How to Delete Specific Website History From Safari on iPhone or iPad
It’s not always convenient to delete your entire history, but you can instead choose to delete specific websites from your history (and the data they leave behind on your device). Here’s how to do it in Safari for iPhone and …
Surfshark vs. NordVPN: Which VPN Is the Best?
If you’re shopping for the best VPN, Surfshark and NordVPN are two names you’re bound to come across. Both have strong advertising campaigns: NordVPN dominates every single medium out there, from YouTube videos to TV, and Su…
What Is a Zero-Click Attack?
While “zero-day attacks” are bad enough—they’re named that because developers have had zero days to deal with the vulnerability before it’s out in the open—zero-click attacks are concerning in a different way….
SCUF Gaming Is the Latest Company to Leak Your Credit Card Number
It seems like every single day, there’s some hack or leak that causes personal data to be leaked. Sometimes, it’s just a name or phone number, but in the latest hack involving SCUF Gaming, people’s credit card information wa…
How to Delete the Location Details From Photos on iPhone and iPad
The photos you take with your iPhone could expose where you took them when you share them. Fortunately, you can remove the embedded GPS coordinates from the images. Here’s how to wipe location details from pictures on your iP…
How to Use Two VPNs at the Same Time on Windows
If you have two VPNs installed on your computer, chances are you’ll have some trouble getting them to work at the same time. We don’t recommend using two VPNs, but there are situations where you may need two simultaneously—…
How to Enable a Private Session in Spotify
By enabling Spotify’s private session, you can hide your listening activity from your followers. We’ll show you how to turn on this feature in Spotify on desktop and mobile.
You Can Now Safely Share Passwords With 1Password
1Password is a potent tool for keeping track of your passwords. It keeps getting new features, and now it’s gaining an easy way to share passwords with friends and loved ones whether they use 1Password or not….
How to Change Your Amazon Account Password
Amazon makes it extremely easy to change your account password. You can do that from both the Amazon site and the mobile app. We’ll show you the steps for both these devices.
VPN Myths Debunked: What VPNs Can and Cannot Do
If you’ve ever seen an ad for a VPN on TV or on the internet, you might think that these are the be-all and end-all of privacy tools. But the reality is very different from what VPN marketers would like you to think. Here’s w…
ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Which Is the Best VPN?
If you’re looking for the best VPN for your needs, chances are you’ll run into the names of ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Both dominate the VPN market thanks to their extensive features, speed, and general usability. To figure out …
Your Microsoft Account No Longer Needs a Password
Passwords are rapidly becoming an antiquated method for logging into accounts. With this in mind, Microsoft has added the option to remove the password for your Microsoft account, which can make logging in quicker and, possib…
ExpressVPN Sells for $1 Billion, Promises Your Data Will Stay Private
Further reminding us of just how popular ExpressVPN is, the company was sold to Kape Technologies for almost $1 billion. Despite the sale, ExpressVPN is promising users the same level of privacy it always offered….
Wait, Is Walmart Really Accepting Cryptocurrency Now?
No, Walmart isn’t accepting cryptocurrency. It’s incredible how much of a difference a hoax can make. A fabrication about Walmart accepting Litecoin caused the currency’s price to jump by a whopping 20% despite no reliable ve…
What’s New in Linux Kernel 5.14
As Linux turns 30 years old, kernel 5.14 has been released. It contains the usual broad offering of internal below-the-hood fixes and user-visible changes. Let’s take a look at the major improvements and benefits….
Hackers Are Using Internet Explorer to Attack Windows 10
Microsoft has alerted everyone that attackers are exploiting a previously undiscovered zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10 and several Windows Server versions. The exploit could let malicious individuals seize control over …
Can My ISP See If I’m Using a VPN, and Do They Care?
Using a VPN is a great way to increase your privacy while online: sites you visit won’t be able to identify you by your IP address, meaning you can make it so you’re in a different country. However, you may find yourself wond…
PSA: Outlook Contact Cards Can Easily Be Spoofed
Phishing attacks are one of the oldest ways for malicious individuals to steal information, and an old-school phishing method has found its way into Outlook. Using characters from different alphabets, people can make victims …
How to Use a VPN for Netflix
There are plenty of reasons why you should use a VPN: they’re an important part of protecting yourself online and can help you get past censorship blocks in countries like China. However, one of the biggest reasons why regula…
