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6 features we actually want on our iPhones
This article was originally published on October 27, 2017. New phones are exciting. They bring new features, make existing features more powerful and get us excited about spending half a month’s wag...
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Is Bitcoin traceable? Privacy risks & how to stay anonymous
Think Bitcoin is untraceable? Think again. Every Bitcoin transaction leaves a digital footprint. Investigators, hackers, and even governments can track your Bitcoin transaction history—sometimes all...
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The evolution of encryption and why governments hate it
Long before governments started fighting to outlaw encryption, politicians from around the world were turning to secret codes to communicate with one another. From Julius Caesar’s cipher to Thomas J...
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That’s so blasé: A quick guide on how NOT to expose other people’s privacy online
Whether it’s your old high school friend sharing your Facebook details to level up on Candy Crush or someone willingly forking over their email contacts so they can get a free month of Tidal, there�...
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How a VPN router protects your whole family from internet tracking
This post was originally published on March 31, 2017. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives followed the Senate in voting to roll back FCC regulations that previously barred internet service pr...
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PPTP, L2TP, and a plethora of VPN protocols
UDP? TCP? OMG! While they may appear to be intimidating, VPN protocols are quite easy to understand and essential to securing your online activity. In that spirit, ExpressVPN offers this quick guide t...
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Can my router catch a virus? Detect and remove router malware
You’re streaming your favorite show when the connection suddenly drops. Websites take forever to load. Strange pop-ups appear, even when you’re not browsing. Is it your internet provider? A faulty...
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How do you pay for your free fitness app?
We all want everyone to stare at our chiseled physique in jaw-dropping awe. Which is probably why Cristiano Ronaldo spends a lot of time in just his underpants. But attaining the perfect body is not e...
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Your data, your rules: The encryption of everything
Who owns your data? The common sense answer is obvious, but isn't always true: in certain situations, law enforcement officials can access, search and even confiscate your electronic information. Coup...
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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...