How to Increase VPN Security: Best Practices for Maximum Protection
While a VPN is an excellent cybersecurity tool, it isn’t an all-in-one solution. If you want maximum protection online, it’s important to know what a VPN can and can’t do…
Kristin Hassel
Kristin Hassel is an Information Systems Specialist and writer. Passionate about helping users of all experience levels find, utilize, and manage software solutions, she’s experienced in a wide range of cybersecurity topics and strives to educate people about the importance of online security.
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VPN vs. Proxy: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Use?
Virtual private networks (VPNs) and proxies can both hide your IP address, but VPNs also encrypt your traffic, offering better security and privacy. This doesn’t mean you’ll never have a…
The Best Linux Distros for Privacy in 2025
Table of Contents Glossary Wait, Aren’t All Linux Distros Ultra Private? Main Privacy & Security Concerns with Linux Why You May Want More Privacy on Linux Distros How to Maximize…
The Most Interesting Tech Predictions (Hits & Misses)
From interpretations of Nostradamus’s Prophecies to imaginative inventions in sci-fi movies, people have been predicting the future of science and technology for centuries. Some have been positive and even proved…
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…
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…
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…