For better or for worse, smartphones are part of the childhood experience. They’re the default means of communication, and entertainment for millions, and there’s a growing drive for them to be integrated into the education system. Some U.K. schools have a Bring Your Own Device policy starting as early as year one (age five). It’s … Read more
How to tell if your cell phone is being tracked, tapped or monitored by tracking or spy software. We show you how to check and what to do next.
Do you want to know something about Google? Google knows everything about you. Google knows you better than you realize, and perhaps even better than you know yourself. Think about it: Google knows when you searched for an illness you’re dealing with; a colleague you looked up; where you booked a hotel or looked for … Read more
If your computer is running the Windows operating system, chances are that you’re familiar with the term “malware.” It’s in the news more than ever before, especially since there has been a steady increase of online threats and attacks. Due to the fact that Windows has the highest number of users around the world, Windows … Read more
Perhaps one of the most important services on the internet is one that I’m betting most people never give a second thought to, the Domain Name System (DNS). In this article, I’ll explain how DNS servers can be a threat to your privacy, what a DNS leak is, and how you can fix it. What … Read more
ExpressVPN offers an efficient, well-thought-out VPN service. The app is easy to install and set up, and the connections provided by ExpressVPN are reliable and speedy. 6 Reasons to Choose ExpressVPN Fast Connections – On average, ExpressVPN regularly delivers connections measuring in at 80% as fast as my ISP-only speeds. Netflix Access – ExpressVPN provides … Read more
Everyone has a favorite method for browsing the web privately. Mine includes drawn shades, a big bowl of chocolate chip ice cream, fluffy bunny slippers and a comfy couch. No, wait, that’s how I enjoy Mean Girls. I mean – Incognito Mode! That’s what I meant to say! But seriously, did you know that, even … Read more
Sure, Facebook was a lot of fun at first. You got to catch up with friends you hadn’t seen since high school, you found out what your ex was up to, and you stayed in touch with family members you hadn’t seen since Aunt Lilly passed away in ’92. But now, those old friends from … Read more
Even though you might not be aware of it, you encounter cryptography multiple times a day. Heck, whether you realize it or not, you may have even used cryptography yourself to send “secret” notes to your friends in grade school. A Christmas Story Whether you’re pumping gas at the gas pump, ordering something from Amazon, … Read more
When you’re reading articles about how VPNs enhance your online security and prevent surveillance, you’ll likely see terms such as “Five Eyes,” “Nine Eyes” and “Fourteen Eyes” mentioned. These are references to international surveillance alliances between various countries around the globe. These alliances work to collect and share mass surveillance information on the citizens of … Read more