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What is AirTag stalking?
  • Privacy deep dives
In an era of “smart devices” that often double as spy devices, AirTags are tracking tools that are open about their function and can be vital in helping locate lost items (as anyone who has lost their car keys can attest to). However, as a recent cla
How to fix a "Your connection is not safe" error
  • Privacy basics
As you surf the web using your browser, you’ll no doubt encounter websites that your browser will refuse to load, instead showing some variation of an error message, such as Your connection is not private or Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead. 
  • Privacy basics
Your search history is a window into your inner life. Anyone with access to it knows what your hobbies and interests are, your sexual orientation and preferences, the things that worry you (for example your medical concerns), your political affiliati
how to flush dns blog
  • Privacy deep dives
A DNS cache is a record of all the websites you’ve visited over a set amount of time. Simply put, your DNS cache is a list of websites you visited in the past that’s stored on your device. Your computer uses it to speed up visits to those same websit
Is Temu legit?
  • Privacy basics
Temu has become an unavoidable brand. Unknown to most up to a year ago, the online retailer exploded onto the digital scene in the United States with lavish ads and a riveting social media campaign, and has started its takeover in Europe now, too. As
We examIne whether the controversial Chinese video platform is safe to use
  • Privacy basics
In this article, we take an in-depth look at whether the wildly popular social media platform TikTok is safe to use. Several countries recently banned government officials from using TikTok, and now the US House of Representatives has passed the Pro
Spain blocks Telegram, then unblocks it
  • Privacy basics
On Friday, March 22, 2024, a Spanish National High Court judge ordered internet service providers (ISPs) in Spain to block access to Telegram, but this ruling was suspended on March 25. The ruling was made in response to a complaint by Atresmedia, E
How to watch March Madness from anywhere with Proton VPN
  • How-to
Since its debut in 1939, March Madness has grown into one of the most iconic and beloved sporting events in the United States, streamed by millions of fans each year.  For newcomers, March Madness features a thrilling single-elimination tournament f
Open source apps like Zoom
  • Privacy deep dives
We already shared our top picks when it comes to private YouTube alternatives and private WhatsApp alternatives. Now, we take a detailed look at the best free Zoom alternatives that respect your privacy. Zoom is a video-conferencing platform that be
What does private DNS mean?
  • Privacy deep dives
DNS translates human-friendly domain names to computer-friendly IP addresses. Private DNS encrypts DNS queries made by your device to a DNS server. When used with a third-party DNS service that respects your privacy, private DNS can improve your onli
  • Privacy basics
This year is democracy’s biggest test in history. Beginning with Bangladesh on January 7, national elections are being held in at least 64 countries (and the EU) this year, affecting more than 4 billion people. With so many governments poised for cha