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Best search engines for privacy: Find the right one for you
How much does your search engine really know about you? The answer is: quite a lot. Most traditional search engines collect data like your search history, location, device, and even the time you sear...
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Top 10 Amazon scams in 2025 and how to avoid them
Scams are a ubiquitous problem across online marketplaces, including Amazon. Amazon is especially popular with scammers because it has so many users, and people tend to trust the platform with their m...
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SOCKS proxy explained: What is it and how it works
A SOCKS proxy is an internet protocol that routes network traffic through a third-party proxy server. Acting as an intermediary between your device and the internet, it masks your IP address by substi...
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Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Which is better for your needs?
Is it worth plugging in an Ethernet cable, or is Wi-Fi good enough for what you do online? Both connect you to the internet, but in very different ways. Neither option is inherently better than the ot...
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Online dating scams: 11 warning signs and how to outsmart them
Online dating can be a great way to meet new people, but it’s also become a popular tool for scammers. Behind many perfect profiles are people trying to steal more than just your heart. They use emo...
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Firefox privacy settings: Advanced tweaks for maximum privacy
Firefox, in all fairness, is one of the more secure browsers. It’s open-source, developed by a non-profit organization, and its default protection blocks many known third-party trackers. That said, ...
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Is Telegram safe? Expert breakdown on privacy, encryption, and risks
With nearly a billion users and a reputation for privacy, Telegram has become a go-to app for secure conversations. But is it as safe as it seems? While secret chats offer real end-to-end encryption, ...
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What is stalkerware, and how to remove it from your phone
Imagine someone secretly watching your every move through your own phone without you even knowing. That’s what stalkerware does. Most of the time, stalkerware is installed by someone you know—a pa...
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Do I need a VPN in 2025? Why, when, and on what devices
The internet is essential to our daily lives, but it comes with various risks. Privacy threats like data breaches, surveillance by third parties, and cyberattacks are common. These issues raise a crit...
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What is biometrics? A complete guide to modern identity technology
Each person has distinct biological traits, from fingerprints and facial features to vocal patterns and more. These bits of biological data, known as biometrics, have an increasing number of uses in t...
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