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How to Choose the Best VPN for Travel in 2026

Updated on Jun 2, 2025 by Naiyie Lamb

Experts estimate an astonishing 20% of travelers fall victim to cybercrime when abroad. Using readily available spyware, hackers in your vicinity can activate your camera, monitor your emails, read your…

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Do You Own Your Smartphone or Does the Manufacturer?

Updated on Jan 23, 2024 by Kristin Hassel

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?…

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Best Browser for Mac in 2026: Privacy and Performance

Updated on Sep 12, 2025 by Nicole Forrest

Your browser is the gateway to almost everything you do online, which makes choosing the right one especially important. In this guide, we’ll look at Mac browsers offering great privacy,…

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Is Brave Safe? Everything You Need to Know Before Switching

Updated on Sep 11, 2025 by Nedla Cemanovic

Brave has earned a reputation as a leading privacy-focused browser, with built-in tools that promise to block ads, trackers, and other forms of online surveillance. But is it safe to…

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Mental Health in the US – How Where You Live Could Affect Certain Mental Health Problems

Updated on Jan 23, 2024 by Kristin Hassel

Evidence suggests where you live in the US can impact your mental health and what treatments you'll be able to access. For instance, you’re more likely to develop symptoms of…

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The Best Browsers for Windows: Popular Isn’t Always Better (2025 Update)

Updated on Apr 16, 2025 by Julia Olech

If we were to wager a guess, you’re reading this article through Google Chrome with about 17 other tabs open. Your computer or phone is most likely begging you for…

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The Best & Worst States in America for Online Privacy (2026 Update)

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 by Kristin Hassel

There are no federal online privacy laws in the US, so each state is left to create its own rules. While some have comprehensive protections in place, others allow sites…

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Edge vs. Chrome: Two Great Browsers, but Which is Best in 2026?

Updated on May 26, 2026 by Shauli Zacks

Microsoft Edge has had a reputation problem since the day it was released, and it has nothing to do with Edge itself. The issue comes from its predecessor, Internet Explorer.…

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Why You Should Remove (and Replace) Safari: A Step-by-Step Guide

Updated on Jan 24, 2024 by Asma Khan

Apple’s Safari has gained a loyal following of users over the years as one of the most popular web browsers in the world. However, due to recent security concerns, it…

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Stop Watching Ads on YouTube, Donate and De-Google Instead

Updated on Jan 24, 2024 by Julia Olech

Time is money, especially when it comes to YouTube ads. But contrary to popular belief, most video influencers don’t make a living through ad revenue. According to Influencer Marketing Hub,…

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