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How to Use a VPN to Improve Security on Linux

Updated on Mar 30, 2025 by Summer Hirst

Linux – the technically superior operating system. It is open source, powerful, and gives you a lot of space to tinker around. Linux is preferred for many reasons and security…

Categories: General Privacy News, Guides, VPN

Privacy Theater – How Privacy Companies Market and What Actually Protects You

Updated on Jul 26, 2021 by Derek Zimmer

Bruce Schneier famously popularized the concept of "security theater" in his 2003 book Beyond Fear. The concept of security theater explains how various nations will engage in "feel good" activities…

Categories: Cybersecurity, General Privacy News

How to Use a VPN to Improve Security on Your iOS Device

Updated on Jan 31, 2024 by Summer Hirst

If you have an iPhone or an iPad, you’re lucky because iOS devices are considered pretty safe. While there are fewer chances of malware entering your device, your data is…

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How to Setup and Use a Virtual Machine to Increase Security and Protect Your Privacy

Updated on Jul 20, 2021 by Summer Hirst

Virtual machines let you install another operating system within your own operating system. If you want to play around with your computer and enjoy two operating systems in one device,…

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How to Use a VPN to Improve Security on Your Android Device

Updated on Jan 31, 2024 by Summer Hirst

You probably use your Android phone for many purposes. Whether it’s checking email, browsing the internet, or shopping online, you use your phone for almost everything and it has become…

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5 Sure Signs You Have Been Hacked

Updated on Apr 16, 2025 by Ashley Perna

Most hackers don’t exactly leave a calling card. For obvious reasons, it is in their best interest if you have no idea that anything is wrong with your system. Malware…

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Understanding a VPN Kill Switch

Updated on Jan 24, 2024 by Summer Hirst

If you have ever used a VPN, you’d know that sometimes the connection can drop unexpectedly. No matter how reliable a service is, there are always chances for the speeds…

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How to Delete Your Google Photos

Updated on Jan 25, 2024 by Summer Hirst

If the Backup and Sync settings on your Android phone are turned on, your photos will automatically be uploaded to Google Photos. What is Google Photos? It’s a cloud system…

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Australia passes controversial encryption law, raising serious privacy and legal concerns

Updated on Aug 6, 2020 by Danica Sergison

On Thursday, the Australian government passed a controversial new law that would allow law enforcement and government agencies to demand access to encrypted communications.  Under the new legislation, companies who…

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Ads Following You Around? Here’s How You Can Stop Them

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 by Summer Hirst

I looked for a nice wallet for my husband’s birthday but then decided to buy it later. An hour later, I’m showing him something on a blog and that same…

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