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Privacy basics

What are active and passive digital footprints?
  • Privacy basics
Your digital footprint is the trail of information you leave online. We discuss digital footprints and whether you should be worried about yours.
s AliExpress reliable?
  • Privacy basics
Chinese shopping platform AliExpress is undoubtedly cheap. But is it also safe and reliable, or you are likely to get scammed?
What is doxing and is doxing illegal
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We look at what doxing is, who does it (and why), and at how to protect yourself from doxing .
What does a firewall do?
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In this article, we look at what firewalls do, how they work, what they are used for, and examine different types of firewall.
VPN on mobile device
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Mobile devices are now the primary way most people access the internet, so you should protect your online privacy with a mobile VPN app
Expats should use a VPN
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A VPN helps expats watch their favorite sports teams online, do their online banking safely, and stay in touch with people back home.
  • Privacy basics
Learn how to manage SafeSearch settings to create a safer browsing experience for you and your family.
  • Privacy basics
We compared the privacy of four major Apple AirTag alternatives and offer tips to improve your privacy and security.
How to enable location services
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Learn about location services and how to protect your privacy by managing how location services work on your device and in your apps.
How to fix a "Your connection is not safe" error
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We look at the “Your connection is not private’ browser error, explain why it occurs, and suggest some ways to “fix” it.
  • Privacy basics
How to delete your search history across platforms and devices — and why you might want to consider deleting your search history regularly.