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How to replace old or damaged hard drives securely
If you are like most other computer users, you’ll rarely throw away or delete data. And with disk space becoming cheaper and cheaper, you’ll rarely have to. But if you do ever need to get rid of a...
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Internet hacks: Phishing and spearphishing explained
Phishing, pronounced fishing, is a social engineering technique designed to steal passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information. The ultimate goal is to use these credentials to gain...
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Do I need antivirus on my computer?
Tl;dr: No, antivirus software no longer reliably protects against malware threats. To understand why, read below about the history of malware, what antivirus software does, and whether you truly need ...
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Use a VPN and save up to 50% on car rentals. We tried it!
This post was originally published on November 25, 2015. Frequent flyer? You can also use ExpressVPN to find cheaper airline tickets! When booking cars online, some car rental companies and price comp...
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No negotiation: The rising threat of crypto ransomware
We all know the rule – you don’t negotiate with terrorists. When you react to their demands, you prove their tactics work. Worse, you give them a reason to continue. In the world of technology, th...
