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How to Enable DNS Over HTTPS in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft will one day enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for all Windows applications, but you can enable it in the new version of Microsoft Edge today with a hidden flag. DoH will improve your security and privacy online, but it ...

Joel Cornell Mar 5th

How to Enable DNS Over HTTPS in Google Chrome

Google Chrome supports DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for increased privacy and security. It’s still disabled by default as of Google Chrome 80, but you can enable it using a hidden flag.

Joel Cornell Mar 3rd

How to Delete Your Personal Information From People-Finder Sites

There was a time on the internet when no one would know if you were a dog, but those days are long gone. It’s now incredibly easy to find deeply personal information about someone online thanks to data brokers, more commonl...

It’s 2020. Is Using Public Wi-Fi Still Dangerous?

You’ve probably heard that public Wi-Fi is dangerous. Advice about avoiding it is almost as widespread as public Wi-Fi itself. Some of this advice is outdated, and public Wi-Fi is safer than it used to be. But there ar...

Is Your Antivirus Really Spying on You?

Avast is collecting its users’ browsing histories and selling the data to third parties, according to a joint investigation by PCMag and Motherboard. This is just the latest example of free antivirus software harvesting...

Do You Need Anti-Ransomware Software for Your PC?

Unlike other types of malware, you can’t just clean up ransomware and go on with your day. A run-of-the-mill virus won’t destroy all your data and backups. That’s why ransomware is a hazard you need to prepare f...

What Is Smishing, and How Do You Protect Yourself?

You’re probably familiar with email-based phishing, where a scammer emails you and tries to extract sensitive information like your credit card details or social security number. “Smishing” is SMS-based phis...

How to Enable the Secure Folder on Samsung Phones

The Secure Folder is a useful feature on Samsung devices that allows you to keep apps and files out of sight. Here’s how to enable it and use it.

Vann Vicente Jan 13th

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication and Secure Your Ring Account

Following reports of bad actors gaining access to people’s Ring doorbell and security cameras, you might be interested in beefing up your account’s defenses. The easiest way to do this is to change your password a...

Justin Duino Dec 20th, 2019

How to Set a Password Expiration Date in Windows 10

To maintain your cybersecurity, it’s a good idea to change your computer’s password every once in a while. Windows 10 makes this easier because you can set a password expiration date.

Ben Stockton Dec 20th, 2019

Beware These 7 Facebook Scams

Unlike the email spam of the late 90s and early 2000s, Facebook’s scams can be harder to spot. They hide in plain sight and recycle old tactics while preying on some of the most trusting members of society....

How a Password Manager Protects You From Phishing Scams

Password managers make it easy to use strong, unique passwords everywhere. That’s one significant benefit to using them, but there’s another: Your password manager helps protect you from imposter websites trying t...

Can My iPhone or iPad Get a Virus?

Your iPhone isn’t as susceptible to viruses as a PC or Mac, but iOS malware does exist. Here’s what protects your iPhone from viruses, and how you can avoid other types of malware and threats on your iPhone or iPa...

What Is a Wangiri or “One Ring” Phone Scam?

All day, strange foreign numbers have called your phone. They’re from a country you’ve never visited. Each time the digits change slightly, making it impossible to block them. They ring for just a few seconds before hangi...

How to Log All Devices Out of Your Slack Account

If you’re worried someone has access to your Slack account, or you want to make sure old devices are no longer logged in, you can log every device out of your account at once. Here’s how to make that happen....

Rob Woodgate Dec 4th, 2019

How to Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for LinkedIn

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great security tool, and we always recommend it. Most apps make it pretty easy to turn on 2FA, and LinkedIn is no exception. Here’s how to enable it and make yourself safer....

Rob Woodgate Dec 2nd, 2019

How to Log All Devices Out of Your Twitter Account

If you’re worried someone has access to your Twitter account, or you want to make sure old devices are no longer logged in, you can log every device out of your account at once. Here’s how to make that happen....

Rob Woodgate Nov 29th, 2019

How to Stop Your Disney+ Account From Getting Hacked

Thousands of Disney+ accounts have been “hacked” and are for sale online. Criminals are selling login details for compromised accounts from between $3 and $11. Here’s how it likely happened—and how you...

How to Use OneDrive’s “Personal Vault” to Secure Your Files

Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service now includes a “Personal Vault” for your sensitive files. These files are encrypted and protected with additional two-factor verification, even when they’re s...

How DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) Will Boost Privacy Online

Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Mozilla are pushing forward with DNS over HTTPS (DoH). This technology will encrypt DNS lookups, improving online privacy and security. But it’s controversial: Comcast is lobbying a...

10 Easy Steps to Better iPhone and iPad Security

There’s a good chance you spend more time interacting with the online world on your smartphone than any other device. Let’s take a look at how you can up your iPhone and iPad security game....

How Can My ISP Tell I’m Using BitTorrent?

Many people have reported getting notices from their internet service providers after downloading files using torrents. How does your ISP know? It’s all in how BitTorrent works. BitTorrent is a lot less anonymous than i...

Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Web Browser’s Password Manager

We recommend using a password manager like 1Password, LastPass, or Bitwarden. But modern web browsers have built-in password managers, so why install a different one? There are many good reasons to avoid your web browser&#821...

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