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How to delete your TikTok account permanently
TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps, with over 170 million users in the United States. However, its future remains uncertain. The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a law requiring Tik...
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The safe browsing guide: 21 ways to protect yourself online
Browsers are slowly replacing operating systems as the central interface for devices. Already, they are the primary application on most computers. Similar to how our smartphones have become our camera...
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Infographic: 6 tips to safer social media use
Using social media does mean giving up our personal information, whether it's to our followers or the tech companies who run social platforms. This is an issue, especially considering the amount of ti...
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The history of the internet: From its start to where it is today
The internet has become an integral part of our lives more rapidly than anyone could have ever imagined. In the late 1990s, it seemingly appeared out of nowhere and took the world by storm. Today, bei...
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What is off-the-record messaging (OTR)?
For journalists, the ability to protect a source is vital to successfully communicating with valuable people. For sources, the stakes are even higher: their security and liberty depend on not being id...
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Video: What can your ISP see?
Every time you go online, it’s important that your traffic is encrypted. Otherwise you never know who could be looking in. There’s a good chance your online activity is visible to your internet se...
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Is Facebook listening to you?
Ever had a conversation with someone recommending a new , only to see it advertised to you on Facebook or Instagram literally the same day? It’s the sort of coincidence that feels too spooky to be j...
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4 reasons you need a VPN at home
You might already be using a VPN at work, at school, or simply when you’re on the go. By encrypting your traffic and sending it through a secure tunnel, a VPN is the quickest and surest method of ke...
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Tech safety for survivors of domestic violence
Content warning: This guide discusses aspects of domestic violence and abuse. Domestic violence is about the abuse of power and control, which can take many forms. Often, technology can serve as a maj...
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Should you hide your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) or not?
If you’re one to tinker with your router setup, you might notice an option that lets you hide your Wi-Fi network name. A Wi-Fi network name (SSID) helps you identify which wireless networks are avai...
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