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Signs that your MacBook is hacked (and what to do about it)
Despite Apple’s built-in protections, MacBooks are not immune to cyberattacks. Real-world cases have shown that threat actors can gain access through weak passwords, phishing, or unpatched system fl...
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How to delete an Amazon account
There are various reasons you might consider deleting your Amazon account. For example, you could have privacy concerns, you may want to minimize the clutter in your digital life, or maybe you simply ...
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Smartwatch security: How to protect your data and privacy
Smartwatches are powerful devices that offer a window into your personal life. They collect sensitive data like your physical activity, messages, and payment information. As they connect to ever more ...
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The 7 pillars of zero-trust security
Zero trust is a security model based on the assumption that threats exist both within and outside a system. In a zero-trust model, you trust no one until they’ve been adequately authenticated, and e...
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What is bloatware, and how can you remove it?
Bloatware is a term that can refer to any unimportant app or service on your phone, although it’s most frequently applied to unwanted pre-installed apps. These apps consume important system resource...
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What is an AI PC? Everything you need to know before buying
As computing becomes increasingly AI-dominated, upgrading to an AI PC can be a worthwhile investment. While your current computer might handle daily tasks with ease, it’s possible that you could ben...
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What does a VPN hide? Full breakdown of what’s protected and what’s not
You may already know that a VPN hides your IP address, but did you know that it hides much more than that, too? Thanks to VPN encryption, your online activities are hidden from your internet service p...
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Is airplane Wi-Fi safe? What you need to know before connecting
Before you connect to public airplane Wi-Fi, you need to be aware of the risks. When you connect, you’re sharing a mostly unencrypted network with potentially hundreds of other passengers. This mean...
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End-to-end encryption: What it is and why it matters
Encryption is essential for securing digital communications. Without encryption, every message, photo, or file you send online could be intercepted and accessed by malicious third parties. Thankfully,...
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How to know if your smart TV is spying on you
Have you ever wondered how smart TVs are so much more affordable than they used to be? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t that the TV companies are just being nice. The real reason is that smart TVs ha...
