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What the EU's Legislative E2E Encryption Drive Means for Encrypted Messaging Apps

The Council of Europe has drafted a resolution to regulate E2EE. Are we about to lose privacy in encrypted messaging apps?

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Can You Trust Google's VPN Service With Your Private Data?

Google has launched a VPN service. Can you trust a Google VPN with your private data?

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Can SSDs Really Securely Delete Your Data? Here's How

Need to securely delete your SSD and wondering how to do so? Here's what you should know about solid-state drive deletion and how you can ensure your data is truly erased.

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5 Ways a Free VPS Can Endanger Your Privacy

A free virtual private server (VPS) may seem great on the surface but a closer inspection reveals a few rotten details and risks.

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The 8 Best Parental Control Apps for Windows

Are you doing enough to protect your kids online? With the best parental control apps for Windows, you won't have to think twice.

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Real Online Privacy for Beginners: 60+ Essential Tips and Warnings

Online privacy is disappearing more and more each year. Here's what you can do to protect your own sense of online privacy!

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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.

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3 Easy Ways to Restart Your Computer Over the Internet

Left your computer running but now need to reboot the system remotely? Use these tips for remotely restarting a Windows computer.

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4 Tools to Track What Others Do on Your Computer Behind Your Back

What if someone is snooping around on your computer? Learn how to track computer activity and catch the spies red-handed.

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23 Website Permissions to Change in Google Chrome for Better Browsing

Google Chrome lets you change permissions to control how websites interact with your computer. Here's a rundown of what they do.

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How to Delete Your Microsoft Account & Create a Local Windows 10 Login

Have privacy concerns about using a Microsoft Account in the cloud? Here's how to create a local Windows 10 login account instead.

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How to See Which Mac Apps Have Access to Your Data

As a Mac user, you have a few handy options for securing your Mac laptop or computer.

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The macOS Guest Account Explained: 3 Reasons to Start Using It

You might think the Guest account on your Mac has no purpose. But that's not true. Here's how to set up your Mac's Guest User and why you should.

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The Complete Guide to Windows 10 Privacy Settings

Do you know how much personal data you're actually sharing when using Windows 10? We show you every single Windows 10 privacy setting and what they mean.

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5 New Privacy Protecting Apps You Should Install Immediately

To counter the assault on your privacy, you need to install or apply these new apps that promise some protections. These five apps promise that security.

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Why Does macOS High Sierra Track Your Location? (And Should You Be Worried?)

macOS High Sierra tracks your location for a feature called Significant Locations. What does this do, and should it worry you?

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How to See and Delete the Data Windows 10 Collects and Sends to Microsoft

Want to see what your Windows 10 is sending to Microsoft and delete this data? Here's how the latest version of Windows makes it easy.

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How to Clear Recent Documents History in Microsoft Word

It's not enough if you only learn the basics of Microsoft Word and its productivity secrets. What about your privacy?

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Ubuntu to Collect Your PC Data: What This Means for You

Canonical has announced that upcoming versions of Ubuntu will collect data about the PCs they're installed on and the way they're used.

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Is Your HP PC or Laptop Spying on You?

How do you feel about spyware? Repulsed by the idea of software on your computer recording your activities? Well you HP computer might be doing just that. Find out how -- and how to stop it!

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