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The Facebook Messenger, Signal, WhatsApp and Facebook app icons on the screen of an Android phone.

Signal and Facebook Messenger let hackers spy on you: What to do

By Paul Wagenseil

Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo and two other messaging apps had flaws that let audio and video calls connect without the call receiver's knowledge, a Google researcher revealed.

How to unblock sites and access banned pages wherever you are

By Mo Harber-Lamond

vpn Wherever you live you'll come across blocked content, so it's important to find an effective way to unblock sites. Here's how.

The best cheap monthly VPN plans in 2021

By Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN While prices for long plans are the best value, they need commitment. Take back your freedom with a cheap monthly VPN.

Best VPN deals in January 2021

By Louis Ramirez

VPN If you're looking to save money and stay secure online, picking from the best VPN deals is a no-brainer.

The Best Cheap VPN in 2021

By Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN A cheap VPN can rival the most expensive – you just need to know which one to get. Here are the best cheap VPNs of 2021.

The best VPN service in 2021

By Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN The best VPN can unblock streaming content, help keep you anonymous, secure your torrenting and more. Here are the top choices.

MeWe social network racking up millions of new users — but what is it?

By Tom Pritchard

MeWe, the privacy-focused social media network, wants to be a competitor for big platforms like Twitter and Facebook. But what is it?

Google Chrome just got a big upgrade to help you with password hell

By James Archer

Google Chrome has been updated with a new tool for identifying weak passwords — and making them easier to replace.

How to use Signal: Everything you need to know

By Emily Long

Here's all you need to know to get started with the Signal encrypted-messaging app.

The best WhatsApp alternatives for 2021

By Tom Pritchard

It doesn't matter why you're leaving, these are still the best WhatsApp alternatives you can download right now.

The best Australia VPN in 2021

By Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN An Australia VPN is the perfect tool whether you live in the country or you're just visiting – here are your best five options today.

An old-fashioned Blue Screen of Death on a widescreen monitor while a user slams his palm onto his forehead.

Look out: This browser link will crash your Windows 10 PC

By Paul Wagenseil

An incomplete filepath typed into a browser's address bar causes Windows 10 PCs to crash, a security researcher has found.

The best Italy VPN in 2021

By Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN An Italy VPN will protect you from surveillance, keep you anonymous online and unblock global streaming sites.

IPVanish vs NordVPN: Which provider is best?

By Mo Harber-Lamond

vpn Picking a VPN can be hard, so here we've pitted two of the biggest and best against each other: IPVanish vs NordVPN

The best India VPN 2021

By Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN You need an India VPN if you want to watch more TV and stay anonymous online. Here are the best five available today.

Setup VPN – how to get started no matter the device

By Mo Harber-Lamond

If you're wondering how to setup a VPN, we've got your covered – in this guide we'll walk you through the process on any device.

How to switch from WhatsApp to Signal

By Emily Long

Here's how to move yourself — and your friends and group chats — from WhatsApp to Signal.

VPN deal: IPVanish is offering huge discounts on 1-month plans, now just $4.99

By Mo Harber-Lamond

vpn This VPN deal from IPVanish offers the chance to get short-term cover cheaper than any other provider – just $4.99 a month.

IPVanish VPN upgrades to 25Gbps servers in bid to supercharge connections

By Mo Harber-Lamond

IPVanish's upgrade from 10Gbps to 25Gbps servers puts it ahead of the pack in terms of raw numbers — but will you notice?

The best password managers in 2021

By Paul Wagenseil

The best password managers we've tested save you time while helping you stay safe online.

The best identity theft protection services in 2021

By Paul Wagenseil

We used and tested the five most popular identity theft protection services over a three-month process. Here are the services that protect you best.

The best antivirus software 2021: Free antivirus and paid options tested

By Paul Wagenseil

Here's the best paid and free antivirus software available, based on each program's malware detection, impact on system performance and extra features.

The Signal Private Messenger App Store listing displayed on an iPhone's screen.

Signal is down after users flee WhatsApp — latest updates

By Tom Pritchard

Reports that WhatsApp would be forcing users to share data with Facebook has users spooked, and rival app Signal can't keep up with the resulting demand.

Best DIY home security systems in 2021

By Florence Ion

The best self-installed, or DIY home security systems include motion and entry sensors, a loud siren and professional monitoring, all for a reasonable monthly fee.