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The history of the internet, when it was invented, and how it got to where it is today
The internet has become an integral part of our lives more rapidly than anyone could have ever imagined. In the late 1990s, it seemingly appeared out of nowhere and took the world by storm. Today, bei...
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The social contract of the internet is under threat. That’s a problem
In the age of big tech, a small number of platforms have a leviathanic reach across the interwebs. We might be forgiven for thinking that this is the way things were meant to be. But that couldn’t b...
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How to back up your files and encrypt them
We accumulate tons of data in the form of pictures, emails, chats, documents, recordings, and videos. Keeping them safe and accessible in the long run is easy but takes forethought. To protect yoursel...
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Notorious eavesdropper NSA issues guide to hiding your location data
This post was originally published on September 2, 2020. You couldn’t make this up if you tried. The National Security Agency (NSA)—yes, the same organization that started a massive illegal survei...
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Denmark’s lesson in whistleblowing: Don’t arrest the whistleblowers
This post was originally published on September 3, 2020. In the case of prominent U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden, uncovering mass surveillance programs led him to flee the country and lead years in...
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New partnership brings ExpressVPN protection to LastPass users
Update: This offer was available from September 2020 to September 2021. It is no longer an active offer. Further update: In November 2023, ExpressVPN officially launched its own password manager, cal...
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A researcher hacked satellite internet connections with $300 equipment
This post was originally published on September 9, 2020. Satellite internet connections are a necessity in areas where broadband or cellular internet is unavailable. They’re commonly used by workers...
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What is doxxing, and how can you stay safe online?
Imagine waking up one day to find your real name, home address, phone number—maybe even where you work—blasted all over the internet for anyone to see. It’s not just embarrassing; it’s dangero...
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Yes, your e-reader tracks you, too. Here’s what to do about it.
This year has given us plenty of reasons to seek out forms of escapism. For bookworms in particular, getting an e-reader would be a savvy way to add to their literary arsenal. Not only are there advan...
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How a Tesla employee saved the company from a ransomware attack
This post was originally published on September 15, 2020. The FBI recently announced the arrest of Russian national Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov, charged with a conspiracy to recruit an employee of Tesla ...
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