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This is the one IDShield feature nobody talks about — but everybody needs
By Amber Bouman published
IDShield is an identity theft protection service that has a hidden feature that could save your reputation.

Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2026 fixes over 100 bugs and one active zero-day flaw — don't wait to update your PC
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft if back with its first round of Patch Tuesday updates for the new year which fix 114 security flaws in total.

Proton VPN review
By Olivia Powell last updated
Editor's ChoiceVPN Proton VPN is a very capable VPN, and will appeal to those looking for a more techy experience. However, it can't quite match the best of the best.

Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs on iPhone to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best iOS VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

Even jail can't stop scammers as nationwide vishing scam stole nearly $500K from behind bars — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman last updated
Two inmates used vishing tactics from behind bars to steal almost half a million dollars from victims worried they were missing jury duty.

The best torrenting VPN in 2026
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're sharing P2P, it's absolutely essential you protect yourself with a torrenting VPN. Here are the five best VPNs for torrenting today.

The best US VPN in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs to determine which are the best VPNs for the United States in terms of speed, security and streaming support

The best router VPN in 2026
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
VPN We've tested all the very best router VPNs, and here we've rounded up our top 5 – with one provider even offering bespoke hardware.
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