How To Secure Your Webcam
Modern day laptops come with integrated webcams. And they’re amazing, aren’t they? They make videos calling so much easier. There’s no need to attach a separate webcam to talk to…
Summer Hirst
Summer is a tech writer and a security enthusiast. She is also a software analyst and has reviewed several applications. A technology lover, she has worked in many IT-related industries. She keeps an eye on the cyber world and writes about the latest happenings around the globe.
Posts by Summer Hirst:
How to Be Forgotten If You Are in the EU
When something goes up on the internet, it’s almost permanent. Your data lies with so many people –your clients, partners, and other parties. Even when you stop taking services from…
Why It’s Important to Secure Your Router with a VPN
A good VPN will allow you to connect to multiple devices (generally 3-5) on a single license. But any typical family will have at least 6-10 devices that use the…
How to Prevent Spyware
If you’re annoyed by Instagram stalkers, imagine when someone takes stalking to another level. They can see your usernames and passwords, what you chat with others, the emails you send,…
Best Browsers for Privacy and Security
Every day, we do so many activities on our browsers – online shopping, social media, streaming music and movies, and so much more. And every step you take gives advertisers…
How to Test for and Prevent a WebRTC Leak
You might have heard about WebRTC in the VPN space, and not in the good sense. Privacy experts often talk about disabling WebRTC. What is WebRTC and what does…
Are Free Proxies Hurting Your Security?
You’re looking for privacy services. And privacy services, whether online or in real life, are all about trust. If you think someone’s shady, you wouldn’t want them to guard your…
What is Spyware?
Spyware or spying software is something that keeps a track of your activities and informs someone about what you’ve been doing. While it may sound very James Bond like, it’s…
Why a VPN App is Always Better than a VPN Plugin
If you visit the Private Internet Access website, you’ll notice there are VPN apps for platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and others. And then there are also some…
How to Keep Your Smart TV from Spying On You
You might enjoy watching your smart TV, but what if your smart TV is watching you back? And it’s not just about tracking what you watch. Your TV might actually…