Clear explanations of what privacy tools do, where they fall short, and how to use them well.
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Public Wi-Fi: What's Actually Dangerous and What Isn't
Airport and cafe Wi-Fi has a terrible reputation, and some of it is deserved. But the picture has changed, and knowing what's actually risky saves you from both complacency and unnecessary worry.
Two-Factor Authentication: Which Kind Is Worth Using
Every service you use nags you to turn on two-factor authentication, and most people either ignore it or pick whichever option pops up first. The kind you choose matters more than the nags suggest.
Phishing emails used to be easy to laugh at — broken English, a prince, a fortune. The current generation is written better than most legitimate marketing, and catching it requires looking at different things.