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Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you

Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you

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Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you

Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security

Phil Muncaster01 Feb 2023


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Why your data is more valuable than you may realize

Why your data is more valuable than you may realize

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Why your data is more valuable than you may realize

The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think

Tony Anscombe26 Jan 2023


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The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit

The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit

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The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit

Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of your home.

Phil Muncaster04 Jan 2023


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Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

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Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?

André Lameiras18 Nov 2022


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The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs

The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs

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The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs

Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your worries to rest.

Phil Muncaster01 Nov 2022


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Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

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Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?

André Lameiras22 Sep 2022


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How to take control over your digital legacy

How to take control over your digital legacy

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How to take control over your digital legacy

Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services.

André Lameiras31 Aug 2022


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What is doxing and how to protect yourself

What is doxing and how to protect yourself

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What is doxing and how to protect yourself

Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you

André Lameiras25 Aug 2022


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Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

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Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps

André Lameiras23 Aug 2022