Nord Security and Surfshark take on ExpressVPN with huge VPN merger By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 3 February 22 vpn Leading VPN providers Nord Security and Surfshark have announced that they have joined forces, creating a privacy powerhouse.
Facebook Messenger now has end-to-end-encrypted group chats — how to turn it on By Paul Wagenseil published 31 January 22 Facebook Messenger has made end-to-end-encrypted groups chats and calls available, and here's how to use them.
What is ExpressVPN's new Threat Manager and what does it do? By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 3 August 22 vpn ExpressVPN recently released its new Threat Manager feature which blocks malicious data sharing across your whole device. Here's how it works.
Security experts say you no longer need a VPN — here's why By Emily Long last updated 31 January 22 Many privacy and security arguments for using a VPN no longer apply to ordinary users, some experts say, now that most websites have encryption built in.
How to unblock sites and access banned pages wherever you are By Mo Harber-Lamond published 27 January 22 vpn Countless sites are restricted across the globe, so it's no surprise that millions are looking to unblock sites. Here's our full guide.
Thousands of TracFone, Straight Talk numbers stolen — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 26 January 22 About 6,000 cellphone numbers belonging to customers of TracFone, Straight Talk and Total Wireless have been stolen in recent months, according to news reports.
The best Twitch VPN 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 26 January 22 VPN A Twitch VPN allows viewers and streamers alike to upgrade their Twitch experience by reducing network throttling and even evading bans.
Google kills FLoC, unveils new plan to replace tracking cookies — here's how it works By Paul Wagenseil published 25 January 22 Google's Topics is a new user-profiling system that replaces FLoC, which itself was intended to replace third-party cookies in Chrome by the end of 2023. Here's how Topics works.
Women report being stalked by Apple AirTags nationwide — what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 July 22 At least 10 different women across the U.S. have reported being stalked by Apple AirTags since mid-December. Here's what to do if you think someone else's AirTag is tracking you.
How to get a NordVPN free trial By Mo Harber-Lamond published 18 January 22 VPN Long VPN plans are a commitment, so getting a NordPVN free trial before you purchase is perfect for testing out the service risk-free.
How to set up a fraud alert to protect your credit and identity By Emily Long last updated 27 September 22 Placing a fraud alert on your credit files can be a crucial first step in preventing identity theft, and it's free. Here's how to set it up.
VPN server locations – which VPNs have the most and what you need to know By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 1 March 23 VPN VPN server count is a headline figure on most providers' websites, but does it really matter? Here we explain, and show you the best options.
Credit freeze vs. fraud alert — what's the difference? By Emily Long published 10 January 22 Credit freezes and fraud alerts sound similar, but they have very different effects on you and your credit files.
What VPNs will look like in 2022 — last year wrapped and what’s in store By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 6 January 22 VPN Last year saw some huge developments in the world of VPNs, and we're not expecting that to change into 2022 - here are our predictions.
Is a VPN really worth it? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 4 January 22 VPN While they're very useful in the right situations, are VPNs worth it for you? Here, we explore the details to find out if a VPN is right for you.
The best Cuba VPN 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 29 December 21 VPN A Cuba VPN is just about essential in the country, thanks to wide-ranging censorship of the Internet and news. Here's our top 5.
The best Turkey VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 9 February 23 VPN Using a Turkey VPN is the easiest way of avoiding the country's strict surveillance and content blocking – plus you can stream more, too!
How to set up and use the iOS 15 App Privacy Report By Dan Moren last updated 12 January 22 The App Privacy Report debuted with the iOS 15.2 update. Here's how to set up the iOS 15 App Privacy Report and what the data it collects means.
Apple AirTags reportedly being used to stalk women — what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 July 22 Several incidents of Apple AirTags possibly being used to stalk women have shown up online lately. Here's what to do if you detect a rogue AirTag.
Signal just got a big upgrade that beats WhatsApp By Paul Wagenseil published 16 December 21 Signal Private Messenger now supports up to 40 participants in an end-to-end-encrypted group video call, five times as many as WhatsApp can handle.
Apple's new Android app sniffs out AirTag stalkers By Paul Wagenseil last updated 10 February 22 Apple has released an Android app that can detect the presence of rogue AirTags that might be used by stalkers or thieves.
The top holiday shopping scams this year — and how to avoid them By Paul Wagenseil published 10 December 21 The holiday shopping season means online crooks are out to scam you of your money and your personal information -- but there are ways to avoid them.
Hola VPN Premium review By Alice Marshall published 9 December 21 It's a thumbs-up for streaming unblocking, but how does it mark up without its Chrome extension? Find out in our Hola VPN Premium review.
MMGuardian parental-control app review By Sean Riley published 8 December 21 MMGuardian has tons of features, but it's undermined by a terrible user interface.
iTop VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 8 December 21 VPN iTop VPN offers a generous free plan, and paid users get a whole bunch of extra features - but it hasn't quite nailed down the basics.
WhatsApp now lets you enable disappearing messages by default By Alan Martin last updated 31 March 22 WhatsApp upgrades its disappearing message feature, letting users make it the default for all chats.
Watch out: Omicron variant scams being used to steal your identity By Paul Wagenseil published 6 December 21 Phishing scammers are spamming residents of the U.S. and U.K. with bogus emails offering 'required' Omicron-variant tests.
Apple AirTags being used by thieves to steal cars — what you can do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 December 21 Apple AirTags have been used in at least five car thefts in the Toronto suburbs since September, local police say.
Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection review By Brian Nadel last updated 6 December 21 A lightweight, affordable alternative to full-featured identity theft protection services
Twitter just made big changes to its privacy policy — what it means for you By Paul Wagenseil last updated 4 February 22 Twitter's new privacy policy makes it easier for private citizens to have photos or video clips removed, but there are caveats for public figures and public gatherings.
