Do You Use Google Products? Let’s face it: Google makes it easy to use their applications and services. First, they’re free. Second, they’re available wherever you are through almost any internet-connected device. Third, well: we’re back to the free thing again. But why are Google’s products and services free? How can they afford to … Read more
If you’re a regular visitor to Pixel Privacy, you’re probably aware that, although I’ve tested and reviewed a significant number of VPN providers, my favorite of them all is ExpressVPN. And that’s when it’s available at its usual price of $8.32 per month (payable annually at $99.95). I have great news: ExpressVPN is offering a … Read more
Your computer’s hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) hold a lot of sensitive data. Think about your account passwords, classified files, personal files, financial records, family photos and Social Security Number – the list is endless. Now, regardless of whether you want to simply delete a few old folders that contain sensitive … Read more
It’s early morning and you just made a cup of coffee. You start up your favorite browser to check the daily news, when all of a sudden, you see various uncommon and odd-looking icons in your browser. The changes happened without you performing an action or installing any software, yet it’s installed on your browser … Read more
I don’t want to scare you, but what would you do if someone had access to your webcam – without you being aware? Imagine that someone could be looking at you through your webcam right now. Isn’t that a weird feeling? Awkward? Above all, I could imagine it feels like a privacy breach. Even if … Read more
Have you ever heard of browser fingerprinting? It’s okay if you haven’t, since almost nobody else has ever heard of it, either. Browser fingerprinting is an incredibly accurate method of identifying unique browsers and tracking online activity. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to wipe all of your fingerprints from the internet. … Read more
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, a lot changed in regards to online privacy in the U.S. Before, online activities of U.S. citizens were not being monitored by U.S. government agencies, but things have drastically changed. So, what is the U.S. government doing, exactly, when it comes to your online activities? The U.S. government employs … Read more
The word blockchain is on everyone’s lips right now. Although you might not really understand what “blockchain” means, chances are you’ve heard people talk about it (a lot). Some people believe it will change our world for the better, and it will replace the banks that we currently know – or similar extravagant things. Although … Read more
Nowadays, pretty much everyone has a wireless network connection set up at home. Your router’s wireless access point is connected to a certain channel, which connects you to a Wi-Fi network. That said, if you live in an apartment building or densely populated area, you might experience frequent network timeouts, disconnection issues or an overall … Read more
Has online privacy been on your mind recently? In today’s news, it’s common to read about the increase of data breaches, online identity theft, government interference and government-funded attacks – or governments accusing each other of attacks, at least. And that’s just what you read on the news and other informative websites! But how much … Read more