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Keeping your personal data private and secure is paramount. Learn how to stay safe online with the best security software, manage your passwords, and recognize scams and other security risks.

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How to Tell if Someone Was Snooping on Your PC: 4 Ways

Suspect that your computer isn't how you left it? Think someone is checking on your computer? Learn how to tell if someone was snooping on your PC!

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Can Your Bluetooth Smartwatch Be Hacked?

Yes, especially if you're using a lower-end option. But the well-known brands aren't immune either.

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5 Ways to Bypass Blocked Sites Without Using Proxies or VPNs

You're at work or school, but want to view a blocked website. Here are several methods you can try—no proxy or VPN needed.

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Can Deleting Browser Cookies Prevent Session Hijacking?

Regularly deleting cookies doesn't fully eliminate the risk, but it greatly improves your odds of staying safe.

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What Is Content Disarm and Reconstruction? How CDR Tools Protect You From Malicious Files

A dirty file can compromise your entire network, but there are tools you can use to keep your devices clean.

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7 Sites All Parents Should Add to Their Block List Right Now

Have you blocked YouTube Kids yet? Here are several other websites all parents should block for the sake of their children.

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Why Is There No Internet When My VPN Is On?

Do you have trouble connecting to the internet while your VPN is turned on? Read on to discover the reasons behind this annoyance.

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What Is a CD Crypto Wallet, and Can You Use It to Store Crypto?

Wait, you can store your cryptocurrency on a CD? Is that even safe?

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The 7 Pros and Cons of Using a Recovery Key for Your Apple Account

An Apple ID recovery key strengthens your account's security, but it's not without its drawbacks. So, weigh its pros and cons before setting one up.

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How to Access Your Google History and Delete All Activity

Looking to delete all your activities on Google history? Here's how to manage what search data Google stores about you.

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What Is Cybersecurity and Can You Get a Job in It?

Looking for a new job? Cybersecurity could be the answer. But what is it? And what is the median salary of someone working in cybersecurity?

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8 VPNs You Can Use on a Smart TV

If you want to watch Netflix libraries from other territories on your smart TV, you need one of these VPNs.

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Worried About Your Kids on Discord? Here’s What You Can Do to Keep Them Safe

What started out as a gaming platform has evolved into a thriving diverse community that kids use too. So how can you keep your children safe?

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How to Recover Your Facebook Account When You Can't Log In

Forgot your password? Were you hacked? Here's how to recover your Facebook account using proven Facebook account recovery options.

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How to Tell If Your Phone Is Tapped: 7 Warning Signs

How can you tell if your phone is tapped? Can you know who tapped it? Learn the warning signs and what you can do.

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Why Do Antiviruses Have Scanning Exclusions?

You can stop your antivirus suite from scanning certain files and directories, but should you? What are the pros and cons of doing this?

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How Hackers Trick You With Basic Sales Techniques

Retailers use clever selling tactics to tempt you into buying a product or service. But cybercriminals do that too...

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What Is a Golden Ticket Attack? Stop Hackers From Having Complete Access to Your Data

Someone can do a lot of harm if they gain as much access to your data as you have. That's what makes this type of attack so scary.

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6 Ways to Protect Your Smart Home From Hackers

Make your smart home more secure with these tips.

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6 Ways Your Email Address Can Be Exploited by Scammers

What can scammers do with your email account? Learn about the information someone can get just from your email address.

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