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…
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.
Posts by kristinh:
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…
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…
7 Best iOS Browsers to Save Battery Power
Safari is by far the most popular browser for iOS, but you won’t find it on this list — or Chrome. Why? Popularity has nothing to do with how battery-efficient…
AI Gone Wrong — Hilarious & Horrifying Artificial Intelligence Fails
AI has already advanced way beyond the scope of what programmers ever thought was possible, but it’s far from perfect. Some of AI’s greatest failures are downright terrifying, while others…