Privacy & Security Articles

How to Always Start Microsoft Edge in InPrivate Browsing Mode on Windows 10

If you use Microsoft Edge on a shared Windows 10 computer and would like to keep your browsing history private by default, you can make Edge always launch in InPrivate mode. Here’s how.

Benj Edwards Jun 18th

How to Always Start Mozilla Firefox in Private Browsing Mode

If you use Firefox and you don’t want it to keep track of every site you’ve visited, you can configure the browser to always use private browsing mode. Once you close all of your Firefox windows, none of your browsing history…

Benj Edwards Jun 12th

How to Always Start Google Chrome in Incognito Mode on Windows 10

Google Chrome normally remembers your browsing history. You can put a stop to that, though, if you set it to always open in Incognito mode. Here’s how you can set up Chrome for private browsing.

Benj Edwards Jun 10th

Does It Really Take 60 Seconds to Trace a Phone Call?

How do you trace a phone call? According to TV shows and films, you just have to keep someone talking long enough for a detective to pinpoint his location. While this overused trope can add some tension when paired with a tim…

Can Your iPhone Be Hacked?

The iPhone has earned a reputation as a security-focused device thanks (in part) to Apple’s iron grip on the ecosystem. However, no device is perfect when it comes to security. So, can your iPhone be hacked? What are the risk…

How to Add Exclusions in Windows Defender on Windows 10

Windows Defender, integrated into Windows 10, runs in the background and scans your files for malware. To improve performance for tasks like compiling code or running virtual machines, you can add an exclusion and Windows Def…

Benj Edwards May 25th

What Is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack?

A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack occurs when someone sits between two computers (such as a laptop and remote server) and intercepts traffic. This person can eavesdrop on, or even intercept, communications between the two mac…

What Is Credential Stuffing? (and How to Protect Yourself)

A total of 500 million Zoom accounts are for sale on the dark web thanks to “credential stuffing.” It’s a common way for criminals to break into accounts online. Here’s what that term actually means and how you can protect yo…

Chris Hoffman Apr 20th

Why You Shouldn’t Use Your ISP’s Default DNS Server

Your computers, phones, and other devices normally use the Domain Name System (DNS) server with which the router is configured. Unfortunately, this is often the one provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). These lack…

Anthony Heddings Apr 14th

What Is Zoombombing, and How Can You Stop It?

Amidst the global pandemic that is COVID-19 (which definitely isn’t caused by 5G), more people are working remotely and using Zoom for video-conferencing. However, they’re facing a security issue called “Zoombombing.” What …

How to Secure Your Discord Account

Discord is all fun and games until your account is stolen. Make sure no one can access your account, even if they steal your password, by implementing two-factor authentication. Don’t forget to regularly update your password …

Joel Cornell Apr 7th

Why You Should Never Disable Automatic Updates in Chrome

Google Chrome automatically updates itself. There’s no easy way to turn off automatic updates, but you can do it in several ways—by stopping the Google Update Service that handles automatic updates, for example. Here’s why …

How to Hide What Game You’re Playing on Discord

Discord automatically shows your friends the games you’re playing. If a game uses Discord’s Rich Presence feature, your friends can even see where you are in-game. Here’s how you can deactivate this feature and increase your …

Joel Cornell Apr 3rd

How to Use Cloudflare DNS’s Parental Controls

Cloudflare now offers “1.1.1.1 for Families,” new DNS servers with built-in parental controls. Cloudflare’s standard 1.1.1.1 DNS server doesn’t perform any filtering, but Cloudflare can now block malware and adult content. S…

Chris Hoffman Apr 1st

Does Zoom Really Monitor Which Apps You’re Using on a Call?

Viral social media posts are alleging that Zoom, a popular video-conferencing tool, lets hosts “monitor what programs users on the call are running.” So, can your boss (or friend) really see what you’re doing while you’re cha…

Chris Hoffman Mar 25th