Do You Read Me? Investigating the Most Banned Books + Ereader Stats
To celebrate World Book Day, we investigated the most banned books in the US and around the world. We also surveyed 1,158 people from across all 50 states in the…
Kristin Hassel
Kristin Hassel is an Information Systems Specialist that's passionate about helping users of all experience levels find, utilize, and manage software solutions. She is experienced in identity access management and strives to educate people about the importance of online security
Posts by kristinh:
When & How to Disable a VPN on Any Device
Under most circumstances, turning your VPN on and leaving it on is a good idea. This holds true whether you’re just browsing social media at home or using an undersecured…
Android Security: Is Android Safe?
People are often die-hard fans of their favorite phone operating system, and usually stay dedicated to one of the two big contenders: iOS and Android. Security is one of the…
Changing the World: Women’s Impact on Computer Science
Women are making a difference in the world of science every day, and have been for decades. No doubt you’ve heard of chemist and physicist Marie Curie, the pioneering physicist…
What Is End-to-End Encryption & Why Does It Matter?
Imagine going to the bank to deposit $300, but instead of handing it straight to the banker, you pass through the hands of three random strangers first. Yes, you put…
Investigation: Are Personal Productivity Apps Safe?
It makes sense that at some point, the guilt of using apps for games, social media, and selfies would spawn the need for personal productivity apps. There are hundreds of…
Do You Own Your Smartphone or Does the Manufacturer?
If you can’t fix a device yourself or choose who does, do you really own it when it’s paid off or are you just using it until the next upgrade?…
Let’s Talk About Software Updates & Why They Matter
Software updates might annoy us when they pop up randomly and want us to restart our devices in the middle of whatever we’re doing, but they serve an important purpose.…
How to Disable Microsoft Keylogger (Windows 10 & 11)
Microsoft's keylogger lets the company record and process your keystrokes, so it can track anything you type on your keyboard. According to Microsoft, only specific employees have access to the…
Tired of Getting CAPTCHAs with a VPN? Here’s How to Avoid Them
It’s happened again. You log into your VPN, pick your location, open your web browser, and — CAPTCHA. But why? Isn’t downloading a VPN designed to stop these types of…