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How often should you change your passwords?
Leading cybersecurity authorities like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) no longer recommend routine password resets every ...
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How to protect your MacBook with ExpressVPN
MacBooks come with strong built-in security features that help protect your device and locally stored data. ExpressVPN adds a different layer of protection, focused on what happens when your MacBook c...
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How to remove yourself from data broker sites with ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN’s Data Removal service finds your personal information on data broker and people-search sites, sends removal requests on your behalf, and keeps checking in case your information reappears...
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Doxxing and how ExpressVPN can help protect you
ExpressVPN limits the information available to potential doxxers. Its tools can mask your real IP address, help remove your information from data broker sites, block known phishing and malicious links...
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How to optimize your VPN data usage
Using a VPN adds a layer of encryption to your internet traffic, which can slightly increase data usage. The difference isn't generally substantial, but it can add up over the course of a month or bec...
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How to hide your IP address with ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN helps keep your public IP address hidden from the websites and online services you connect to. Knowing it won’t give someone access to your device, passwords, messages, or exact home addr...
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How to protect your email with ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN's privacy and security tools help protect your email and the many other accounts linked to it by securing your login credentials, keeping your real email address private, and encrypting you...
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How to avoid malicious websites with ExpressVPN
Malicious websites are a common starting point for a variety of cyberattacks. They can lead to malware infections, where dangerous pop-ups or file downloads infect the target computer. They can also b...
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VPN protocols explained: Which ExpressVPN uses and why
ExpressVPN uses several protocols: Lightway, WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2. Lightway, ExpressVPN's own protocol, is designed for fast connections that stay stable when a device switches networks. The ...
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How to stop neighbors from using your Wi-Fi
The best way to stop neighbors from using your Wi-Fi is to protect it with a strong password, enable modern encryption, and regularly check for and remove unauthorized devices. To make these steps eas...