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Privacy deep dives

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We ran a survey in the Netherlands and found that 51% of Dutch adults are worried about their online privacy. See the rest of the results.
How to disable browser extensions
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How safe a browser extension is depends almost entirely on how trustworthy its developer is. We take a deep dive.
Apps like discord
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Here's why you might want to consider a Discord alternative — and the pros and cons of seven other apps like Discord that you may want to switch to instead.
Telegram security
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Is Telegram safe to use? As we’ll discuss in this article, that very much depends on how you use it.
Why use RAM-less VPN servers?
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Proton VPN doesn't use RAM-only VPN servers because we believe them to be marketing hype. In this article, we explain why.
Tor over VPN
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Tor is a powerful tool for browsing the Dark Web anonymously, but your ISP can still see your activity. By using a VPN you add an extra layer of privacy.
Smart TV privacy
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Smart TVs may allow you to instantly connect to streaming apps, but they collect and share data about all the shows you watch and have poor cybersecurity.
What is AirTag stalking?
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Apple is facing a lawsuit claiming stalkers are tracking victims using AirTags. Here's what you should know about AirTag stalking and how to keep yourself safe.
how to flush dns blog
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Here’s how to flush your DNS cache across devices and operating systems — and why you might want to consider it.
Open source apps like Zoom
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We compiled a list of the best private, open source video conferencing alternatives to Zoom and Google Meet. Learn more from Proton VPN.
What does private DNS mean?
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Private DNS encrypts DNS queries made by your device to a DNS server,but it isn’t needed when using a VPN.