Internet censorship: What is it, and how does it happen?
The internet was initially envisioned as a medium for the free flow of information and knowledge—hence its early description as the “information superhighway.” But...
How to spot Covid-19 phishing and ransomware attacks
NOTE: This post was originally published on April 7, 2020
Spring is normally the time when tax-related phishing scams spike, spurious emails might promise tax...
How to boost Wi-Fi at home for faster internet
It will not surprise anyone that internet usage has surged dramatically in the past few weeks, thanks to people isolating and working from home.
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The EU wants you to have the ‘right to repair’ your electronic devices
The EU wants to make it easier for you to upgrade and repair your devices on your own, instead of having to replace them with brand new ones.
Free things you can do online when you’re stuck at home
From museums and art galleries to games and newspapers, here’s a list of things to do online when you’re stuck at home.
How to change app permissions on your devices
When downloading an app to your device, sometimes a message pops up to request permissions that the app would like to have in order...
How to work from home: Keeping safe and sane while remote
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted a lot of companies, including Google and Apple, to recommend their employees work from home. Many events have been...
Let’s Encrypt has issued a billion certificates, securely encrypting nearly 200 million sites
An effortless way to check whether the site you just logged on to maintains an encrypted connection is whether it starts with HTTP or...
The uncrackable Android trojan: What is xHelper?
We’ve advised our readers to stay safe from malware and trojans by keeping their devices updated at all times, but a new strain caught...
What is SIM swapping, and how to avoid it
Malicious actors could cancel your SIM card and divert all your calls to themselves. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself.
