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Guides

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.

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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.

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How to Spot a Phishing Email in 2026

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.

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5 Signs Your Password Manager Isn't Doing Its Job

Having a password manager installed isn't the same as actually being protected by one. Here's how to tell the difference.

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How VPNs Actually Protect You (And When They Don't)

VPN ads tend to promise total anonymity online. That's not what a VPN does, and believing it is what gets people into trouble.

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