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Who owns which VPN service?
Several well-known VPN brands belong to the same company – and in some cases so do the comparison sites that recommend them. Here is who is really behind each …
Browser privacy settings: the switches that matter
You do not have to switch browsers to browse more safely – the right settings usually do it. This guide shows the switches that give you the most protection and …
Free vs. paid VPN: which is actually worth it?
Free VPNs sound tempting – but the service has to pay for itself somehow. Here is when a free VPN is enough, and when a paid one is the better and safer choice.
Email aliases: less spam, more privacy
Instead of giving out your real email address everywhere, you use alias and throwaway addresses. That protects your privacy, cuts spam – and shows you exactly …
Safer browsers: more privacy while you browse
Your browser says a lot about you. With the right browser, or a few settings, you browse far more privately – and usually without giving anything up.
Set up a VPN on your phone: done in 5 minutes
A VPN on your phone is quicker to set up than most people think – and it protects you exactly where it counts: on open Wi-Fi while you are out.
How to avoid tracking: leave fewer traces online
Ad networks follow you across the web – through cookies, fingerprinting and invisible counting pixels. Here is how to cut tracking down a lot without making …
Test your tracking protection: how unique is your browser?
Ad networks recognize you without cookies, from the combination of your browser settings. Here is how to test your protection for free – and how to read the …
Check app permissions: the 10-minute cleanup
Location, microphone, contacts: a lot of apps take more access than they need. Here is how to clean it up in ten minutes, on Android and iPhone.
Remove your data from people-search sites
Name, address, phone number – people-search sites collect and display a surprising amount about you. Here is how to find what is out there and get it taken …