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Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which is better?
All things considered, we think Microsoft Edge is superior to Google Chrome. While both browsers are fine for everyday use, Edge utilizes all the best components that a Chromium-based browser can offe...
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The fight against book bans
Book bans have been on the rise in the U.S., with books pulled from school libraries and prohibited in classrooms. According to free-speech advocacy group PEN America, in the nine months spanning July...
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What is an SSL stripping attack? How can you prevent it?
There are two types of SSL-based attacks: SSL stripping and SSL downgrading. In SSL downgrading, a hacker attempts to trick the server into abandoning an encrypted connection in favor of a less secure...
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7 ways to stop spam calls and robocalls
Your smartphone is ringing again. An unknown caller! Who could it be? A long-lost friend perhaps? Your kid making an emergency call on a payphone? The pope? Sadly, you already know the answer—and it...
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What is scareware? Understanding fake virus alerts
You’re browsing the web when—bam!—a flashing pop-up warns that your device is infected. The message is urgent: “Your system is at risk! Click here to fix it now.” Maybe it looks like an offi...
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Why online marketers need a VPN
In today’s digital world, most businesses rely on some form of online marketing. This could involve maintaining high-quality social media accounts, paying for ads on search engines, or getting revie...
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‘OSINT’ yourself: Find all public information about you
Sure, you could Google yourself to see what information about you is floating around out there. Or you can go levels deeper and “OSINT” yourself, arming yourself with more data that could help you...
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How to spot a deepfake video
By now you may have seen videos of movie performances that don’t actually exist. For example, here’s how it would look if Tom Cruise played Tony Stark/Iron Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8T...
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How to boost Wi-Fi signal at home to get faster internet
It won't surprise anyone to learn that internet usage has surged dramatically since the Covid-19 pandemic started, thanks to much more time spent at home. This makes the speed and strength of our Wi-F...
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What are white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers?
You’ve seen the headlines. Data stolen. Computer networks locked. Private information leaked. Whenever hackers are mentioned in the media, it's almost always in a negative light. While it’s true t...
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