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How to Tweak Windows XP and Stop Worrying About the Apocalypse

Are you forced to stay with Windows XP? Using an unsupported operating system is risky, but don't despair! We show you how you can carry on running Windows XP, if you must.

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How Bitcoin's Blockchain Is Making the World More Secure

Bitcoin's greatest legacy will always be its blockchain, and this magnificent piece of technology is set to revolutionize the world in ways we always thought improbable... until now.

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The War Against ISIS Online - Is Your Security At Risk?

Anonymous claim to be targeting ISIS websites, alerting many to the fact that the terrorists have an online presence. But how are they being fought? And what should you do if you discover ISIS online?

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What You Need to Know About Parental Controls for PCs and Tablets

Your children are old enough to go online? Set up a family safety or parental control app to protect them from the dark side of the Internet. We show you what these tools can do.

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How to Tell if Your Computer is Vulnerable to Hackers

Do you really know how vulnerable your computer is? It can be difficult to tell, so here are three different things you can check to see just how safe you are from hackers and scammers.

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How to Check If Someone Is Stealing Your Netflix Access

Wouldn't it be nice to know if someone was bumming access to your Netflix account without your knowledge? Fortunately, it's pretty easy to know if that's happening.

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Zero-Day Exploit

Zero-day exploits, software vulnerabilities that are are exploited by hackers before a patch becomes available, pose a genuine threat to your data and privacy. Here is how you can keep hackers at bay.

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Is Linux Really as Secure as You Think It Is?

Linux is often touted as the most secure operating system you can get your hands onto, but is this really the case? Let's take a look at different aspects of Linux computer security.

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Blur Can Hide Your Credit Cards, Emails, And More

There's an inherent insecurity in giving your email, credit card number, and phone number to any website where you want to buy something. Thankfully, there's an app that can remedy this called Blur.

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Protect Yourself With An Annual Security and Privacy Checkup

We're almost two months into the new year, but there's still time to make a positive resolution. Forget drinking less caffeine - we're talking about taking steps to safeguard online security and privacy.

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Mac Users Beware: A Bug in Sparkle Could Get You Hacked

A bug in the Sparkle updater framework could result in your Mac being taken over by a hacker. Here's what you need to know.

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4 Things to Keep in Mind When You Go Incognito Online

Incognito Mode (or private browsing in general) may not be as safe as you think it is. Here are some important things to keep in mind before the next time you do.

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How to Get Chrome to Warn You When Websites Are Insecure

Chrome can now give you a heads-up when you're browsing a site that isn't private, and it only takes a second to enable.

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Your Smart Home Works for the NSA, and You're Being Watched

It seems that the worst fears about the Internet of Things and smart home technology are being realized. Now director of national intelligence, James Clapper, has declared that IoT devices are being used for surveillance.

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5 New Gadgets That Present New Security & Privacy Issues

Why does our security and privacy get worse with every new technological service or gadget that's released? Here are five new technologies that are posing a threat to your security and privacy right now.

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4 Things to Consider When Buying a Security Suite

McAfee, Kaspersky, Avast, Norton, Panda - all big names in online security. But how do you decide which to choose? Here are some questions you need to ask yourself when purchasing anti-virus software.

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How to Know If Someone Accessed Your Google Accounts

Worried that people are accessing your Google accounts without your knowledge? Here's how you can stay on top of that.

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The 3 People Most Likely to Hack Your Data & Privacy

Who are the people most likely to breach your privacy and tamper with your data?

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3 Risks to Your Personal Data When Staying at a Hotel

Staying in a hotel can prove dangerous for your data security. If you don't want your next trip to turn into an identity theft nightmare, here are some things to keep in mind.

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