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Your password can get cracked almost instantly — here's how to make a stronger one
By Amber Bouman published
World Password Day Loads of passwords are getting cracked almost instantly which is the perfect reason to upgrade your own passwords to something stronger and more complex.

The best Mac VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
We've hand-tested dozens of VPN on Mac. Here, we've outlined our testing and ranked the 5 best Mac VPNs, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and more.

The best VPN for ChatGPT in 2025
By Tom Bailey last updated
VPN Want access to ChatGPT from anywhere – even if it's banned in your country, school, or office? I've got you. Here are my top five ChatGPT VPNs.

The best UAE VPN for Dubai in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn A UAE VPN for Dubai is the only way of accessing WhatsApp and censored sites in the Emirates. Here are the very best on the market.

Subscription scams surge across hundreds of fake websites — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Subscription scams are popping up on social media sites, attempting to trick users out of their credit card information.

Android phones running this version must update ASAP — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Phones running Android 12 will need to upgrade to Android 13 to get a critical security update.

Why aren't there antivirus apps for the iPhone?
By Amber Bouman published
Apple designed the iPhone in such a way that antivirus software isn't necessary on iOS but there are still steps you can take to keep your devices safe.

Google Messages is getting 5 new security features to help protect you from scams and other threats
By Josh Render published
Google has unveiled several new security measures for Google Messages to help keep you and your family safe from malicious messages.
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