How to stay safe when gaming online By Sarah James published 24 April 21 vpn Here we run down some quick, easy tips on how to stay secure and anonymous when gaming online.
Is using a VPN when gaming safe? By Richard Sutherland published 23 April 21 vpn We look at whether the best VPN software for online gamers is safe and legal to use.
Is using a VPN when gaming legal? By Richard Sutherland published 22 April 21 vpn We discuss whether using the best VPN software for gaming online can get you in legal hot water, and why you might want to use them.
Samsung's SmartTags trackers just got a big upgrade to fight Apple AirTags By Tom Pritchard published 21 April 21 Samsung is making sure no one will be able to use a SmartTag tracking device to track another person's location.
WhatsApp tracking site spies on users — and blames Facebook By Shabana Arif published 20 April 21 A site that tracks WhatsApp users' activity for the purpose of catching cheating partners says Facebook is to blame for letting it operate.
Can you get a free gaming VPN? By Alexis James published 16 April 21 vpn VPNs not only avoid throttling and secure your connection, they can also give you access to previously unavailable games and updates.
Here's the one piece of personal info that you shouldn't share online By Paul Wagenseil published 13 April 21 You should never share your birthday online, because doing so puts you at greater risk of identity theft and other kinds of cybercrime.
Why do streaming sites block VPNs? By Sarah James published 12 April 21 vpn Learn why streaming sites like Netflix try to prevent VPNs from streaming content and the best VPNs that you can use to get around the block
Is it worth using a VPN when streaming? By Liam Barker published 11 April 21 vpn We discuss the ways in which having the best VPN is useful when it comes to streaming.
How do streaming VPNs work? By Alexis James published 10 April 21 vpn If you’re looking to expand your content horizons by enlisting the help of a VPN, this article explains exactly how they work.
Please stop using your pet names as passwords By Ian Morris published 9 April 21 According to the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre, a worrying number of people are using really insecure passwords for online accounts.
How do streaming sites block VPNs? By Sarah James published 9 April 21 vpn Learn how sites like Netflix are cracking down on VPNs, and the best streaming VPNs you can use to avoid being blocked.
Can a VPN speed up your internet when gaming? By Sarah James published 8 April 21 vpn Many people believe that a VPN will slow their internet connection, but we discuss how a VPN can actually speed up your internet.
How to watch overseas content with a VPN By Sarah James published 8 April 21 vpn If geo-blocking is preventing you from watching your favorite shows, learn how to use a VPN to watch content from overseas.
What makes a good VPN for streaming? By Sarah James published 7 April 21 vpn We break down the key things to look for when choosing the top VPN for streaming.
Is it legal to use a VPN when streaming? By Liam Barker published 7 April 21 vpn A good VPN gives you reliable online privacy and protection, but are they legal to use when streaming geo-blocked content?
Facebook disaster — how to check if your phone number was leaked By Paul Wagenseil published 6 April 21 The HaveIBeenPwned breach-checking site has added the 533 million phone numbers exposed in this weekend's Facebook data leak, so you can check to see if your number was affected.
Why do you need a VPN for gaming? By Sarah James published 6 April 21 vpn You may think that a VPN slows your internet speeds, but we reveal that they can actually make your internet connection faster.
533 million Facebook users exposed in massive data leak — how to see if you're impacted By Paul Wagenseil published 5 April 21 Records tied to 533 million Facebook user accounts are being offered for free in an online forum, but this isn't the result of a data breach.
Google is making it harder for Android apps to spy on each other By Paul Wagenseil published 2 April 21 Google will next month forbid most apps from being able to see details about each other, or even to see which other apps are installed on a device.
Chromebooks at risk from location-revealing bug — what you need to know By Luke Wilson published 1 April 21 Google is aware of a Chromebook bug that could reveal users' location, but it still hasn't offered a patch.
Google Chrome FLoC is replacing cookies — what it means for your privacy By Ian Morris published 1 April 21 Google will soon be blocking third-party cookies from Chrome, but there's a new tracker in town that will monitor your activities.
New study reveals iPhones aren't as private as you think By Paul Wagenseil published 30 March 21 Apple iPhones collect less data by volume than Android phones, a new study finds, but collect more types of data than their Google counterparts.
Google just blocked this Chrome privacy extension — here's why By Shabana Arif published 24 March 21 An anti-tracking browser extension called ClearURLs has been removed from the Google Chrome Web Store. Its developer says he threatens Google's business model.
Slack now lets you DM anyone — and that's a problem By Tom Pritchard published 24 March 21 Slack is going to let people outside your organization message you. Here's what that means, and why there could be problems.
Your Tesla may be recording everything you do — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil, Luke Wilson published 24 March 21 Some Tesla models have a camera trained on the passenger cabin, although it's not being used to make drivers keep their eyes on the road.
COVID-19 vaccination cards are dangerously easy to fake — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 23 March 21 Many places are taking official CDC cards as proof of vaccination against COVID-19, but the cards are ridiculously easy to fake.
Cash App fraud up over 300% — what you need to know By Luke Wilson published 22 March 21 Reports of Cash App fraud are up by more than 300% from this time last year, and some Cash App users say it's impossible to get Cash App to help after someone's stolen your money.
FBI issues warning over Trickbot Trojan — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 19 March 21 The FBI and CISA jointly warned Americans about a spear-phishing campaign trying to infect PCs with the feared Trickbot Trojan.
Zoom security flaw lets other people see way too much By Tom Pritchard published 19 March 21 A flaw in Zoom's screen-sharing feature means people may get a glimpse of windows they shouldn't be able to see.