Privacy & Security Articles

How to Use a Security Camera’s Night Vision Through a Window

Wi-Fi cameras rely on infrared (IR) for night vision. But IR bounces off glass—so, if you’re using your camera behind a window, you’ll only see a blurry reflection at night. Here’s how to get a clear i...

What is maftask, and Why is it Running on my Mac?

Maftask is a helper process for Mac Auto Fixer, a very common adware program. It claims to clean up your Mac from viruses but will insert ads into your browser and run itself on startup.

Anthony Heddings Mar 14th

Don’t Share Your Digital Games With Your Friend’s Xbox

You may have seen advice on how to share your Xbox One’s digital games with your friends. But Microsoft doesn’t intend for you to share your game library when you’re not there. Doing so puts you at risk....

How to Manage Saved Passwords in Chrome

Google Chrome comes with a handy password manager already built in. You can have your browser save and fill out passwords for different sites when you’re asked to sign in. Here’s how to manage all your saved passw...

Brady Gavin Mar 12th

How to Turn an Old Android Phone into a Security Camera

If you have an old phone lying around, you can easily put it to good use by turning it into a mobile security camera. With the help of an app by Edward Snowden, it’s super simple. Here’s how....

Tom Westrick Mar 11th

How to Convert Your Existing Amazon Echo to Kid’s Edition

Amazon offers a $70 Echo Dot Kid’s Edition with integrated parental controls. But you can convert any Amazon Echo into a “Kid’s Edition” model and get the same child-friendly features for your kids....

How to Log Into Your Mac Automatically Without a Password

Security is super important, but sometimes speed is of the essence. If you live and work in an environment where you are confident of your privacy, your Mac can automatically sign you in without a password. Here’s how....

Oliver Haslam Mar 7th

Wi-Fi Cams Do More Than Just Record Video

The main purpose of Wi-Fi cameras is to record video, but that’s not the only thing they can do. Modern Wi-Fi cams are sophisticated pieces of hardware and they can do a lot more than simply record video....

Craig Lloyd Feb 27th

How to See Which Apps Are Tracking Your Location on iPhone

Apps on your iPhone can track your location, but you have to give them access first. Here’s how to check which apps can monitor your GPS location and revoke their access.

Oliver Haslam Feb 27th

How to Block Trackers in Firefox (Without Installing Add-ons)

Websites track you online to show you targeted advertisements, and Firefox 65 is just the latest browser to help you opt out. You can now block tracking content online without the need for a third-party add-on....

Brady Gavin Feb 19th

What is Google Advanced Protection and Who Should Use It?

Maybe you’ve heard of Google’s “Advanced Protection” program. Maybe you haven’t. Either way, we’re going to talk about what it is, who should use it, and how to enable it. Let’s go....

Cameron Summerson Feb 18th

Here We Go Again: 127 Million Accounts Stolen From 8 More Websites

Several days ago, a hacker put 617 million accounts from 16 different websites for sale on the dark web. Now, the same hacker is offering 127 million more records from another eight websites.

Chris Hoffman Feb 15th

Are IR Scanners in Phones Bad for Your Eyes?

New Apple and Samsung phones use infrared light to verify your identity. It’s like a hands-free version of the fingerprint scanner. But can the infrared lights used for Face ID and Iris Scanner hurt your eyes?...

Do You Miss Touch ID? I Certainly Don’t

With the launch of the iPhone XS and XR last year, Apple has gone all-in on Face ID. And while there may be some users who miss the fingerprint sensor, I’m not one of them.

Craig Lloyd Feb 14th

What is Doxxing, and Why Is It Bad?

Doxxing is the collection and publishing of someone’s private information online, usually done with the intent of inciting harassment in real life. While not technically illegal, it’s considered harassment by mos...

Anthony Heddings Feb 13th