Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you take your online privacy seriously, there’s a good chance you use a VPN connection. They offer a layer of privacy that’s unattainable if you access the web directly through your ISP’s servers. However, despite their increasing popularity, not many people know how a VPN works; what is happening Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesPassword managers are an essential tool in your digital arsenal. One of the reasons they’ve become so common is because of how straightforward they are to understand and operate. They manage your long passwords so that you don’t have to remember them. Simple. But password managers can do a lot Read more…
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the worst security habits is keeping bad passwords. This can mean using short and simple passwords, or re-using them across multiple sites. But there’s another danger: not changing the default password on your equipment. Common computing hardware, specifically wireless routers, ships with default passwords. These are readily available Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWireless security is extremely important. The vast majority of us connect a mobile device to a router at some point during each day, be that smartphone, tablet, laptop, or otherwise. Furthermore, Internet of Things devices connect to the internet using Wi-Fi. They’re always on, always listening, and always in dire Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesMillions of people use WhatsApp to send pictures, messages, and other confidential information to friends and family members around the world. The amount of people who use WhatsApp suggests that many people find it safe, or safe enough. But what else should you know about WhatsApp security? Are the photos you Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutesNet neutrality, the principle that protects the free and open internet as we know it today, is under serious attack. We’ll get right to the point: net neutrality is not a partisan issue, and we don’t care where you fall on the political spectrum. The repeal of net neutrality will Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesFact checking has its origin in the early 20th century when magazines began to verify statements made in non-fictional texts prior to publication. But the impact of fake news has soared in recent years. This means that ordinary people are increasingly skeptical of what they read online and hear from Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutesJust bought a new notebook or desktop computer and have concerns about online security? Worried about losing valuable study time to viruses and other online infections? Staying safe and secure online is simple, as long as you take the right precautions. Besides installing an online security or antivirus suite, follow Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you don’t like the way Windows runs by default, you have plenty of ways to customize it. Sometimes this involves adding software and other utilities, while other times you might take something away. For the latter category, you might consider tweaking the entries in the Windows services menu. Let’s Read more…