How to Delete Skype in 2 Minutes
About the only two instances I heard of users wanting to close their skype accounts were (a) when one person’s mother died (b) when the person’s account was hacked. Otherwise,…
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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…
What is Adware?
Adware is software that displays advertisements, directs your browser to advertising websites, and collects information about your browsing habits so that advertisements can be shown to you based from your…
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…
Private Transactions: 3 Cryptocurrencies More Private Than Bitcoin
In my last post, I explained how bitcoin isn’t as anonymous as you might think. Every bitcoin transaction is completely transparent and visible on the blockchain. If I know your…
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…