About Georgina Torbet
Georgina is a science and technology writer who lives in Berlin and has a PhD in psychology. When she's not writing she's usually to be found tinkering with her PC or riding her bicycle, and you can see more of her writing at georginatorbet.com.
Latest Articles
3 Ways Your SIM Card Can Be Hacked (And How to Protect It)
Your SIM card is a security risk! Learn how SIM cards can be hacked and what you can do to protect your phone.
How to Fix Google Authenticator Codes That Have Stopped Working
Are your Google Authenticator codes not working? It might be related to a problem on your phone. Here's how to fix it.
How to Stop Facebook Tracking With the Off-Facebook Activity Tool
The Off-Facebook Activity Tool helps you understand how web searches impact what you see on Facebook.
7 Android Apps to Help You Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions
Overcoming constant distractions is one of the keys to better work. Maximize your focus with these excellent Android apps today.
How Does a Drive-By NFC Hack Work?
What is NFC, why is it on your phone, and does it present a security risk? Here's everything you need to know.
8 Bad VPNs You Must Avoid to Protect Your Privacy
We recommend that everyone use VPNs, but not all VPNs are worth using. Here are some of the sketchier VPNs to avoid.
How to Find Legal Torrents Online: The Best Sources
Here are all the best online sources to find legal torrents. With these, you can download lots of content for free!
How to Prevent Drones Infringing on Your Privacy: 7 Ways
Drones pose a risk to security and privacy. Learn how you can block drones and stop them from flying over your house.
6 Ways to Unblock Websites From Behind a Firewall
Need to know how to unblock websites? Here are several methods you can use to allow access to a site from behind a firewall.
3 Undeniable Reasons Why You Need Online Anonymity
Some people don't believe in anonymity, but without it, lives can be ruined forever. Here's why you need online anonymity.
How Do Fitness Apps Count Calories?
Did you know apps can count calories as well as keep track of your exercise? How do apps calculate the calories you've burned?
How Does a Mechanical Keyboard Work?
How do mechanical keyboards work and how do they differ from standard keyboards? They're popular with gamers and writers for a reason!
How to Install a New Hard Drive to Replace an Old One
Want to replace your computer's hard drive? It's fiddly, but straightforward. Here's how to replace it and install a new HDD.
5 Tips to Prevent Internet Addiction and Study More Effectively
Internet addiction affects most of us. What is internet addiction and how can you avoid it to study better and stay productive?
How to Change Your Netflix Region and Watch Region-Blocked Content
Has Netflix blocked content where you live? Here's how to change your region in Netflix and watch restricted content.
What Is Shadowsocks Proxy? An Alternative When VPNs Aren't Viable
If you live somewhere that blocks VPN usage, you may want to try an alternative called a Shadowsocks proxy.
Is Instagram Blocked in China?
Instagram may be blocked in China but you can unblock it with a VPN. Just be careful!
The Pros and Cons of Pocket: Save for Later vs. Bookmarks
Bookmarks and read-it-later services like Pocket are super convenient. Here's why you might choose Pocket over bookmarks.
How to Get Incoming Call Alerts on Windows 10 With Android
Do you use an Android phone and a Windows 10 computer? Get phone alerts on your computer whenever you receive or miss calls.
How to Disable Google's Face Match Feature
Google Face Match is an exciting feature of Google Nest Hub smart home tech---but if you don't want it, how can you disable it?