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How to change IP address on Android (step-by-step guide)
Knowing how to change your Android phone’s Internet Protocol (IP) address can be useful in several situations. If you’re having trouble connecting to certain websites or services, suspect an IP co...
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Who can see my mobile data history?
More people can see your mobile data history than you might expect. Your mobile carrier, internet service provider (ISP), the websites you visit, and network admins can all see varying amounts of your...
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Diceware passwords: How to create secure and memorable passphrases
Strong passwords are often difficult to remember, while memorable ones can be easy to guess. Diceware offers a solution for creating strong passwords that are easier to remember than random character ...
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How to encrypt your internet traffic and protect your privacy
Your internet traffic consists of a stream of data that travels between your device and the websites and services you use. Today, some of this data is encrypted by default, making it harder for potent...
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Zero-trust data protection explained
For years, security relied on a castle-and-moat approach: keep outsiders out and trust whatever sits inside. Cloud services, remote work, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, and the Internet of Thi...
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Discord end-to-end encryption: Can you turn it on?
Discord is one of the most widely used chat platforms in the world. It’s popular not just with gamers but with all kinds of online communities. That said, using Discord comes with some trade-offs. T...
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What is quantum encryption? How it works and why it matters
As the age of quantum computers approaches, it brings both exciting opportunities and new challenges for consumer technology. One is that quantum computing has the potential to break otherwise solid e...
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What is two-factor authentication (2FA), and how to set it up securely
These days, a password on its own may not offer enough protection for your accounts. Passwords, along with other personal information, can sometimes be found for sale on the dark web. And weak or reus...
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The best way to store your passwords securely
A sticky note here, a reused password there, maybe even a photo of your Wi-Fi code somewhere in your camera roll. It works...until it doesn’t. Until your account gets hacked, your data leaks, or you...
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What is data hoarding? Full guide with 5 ways to fix it
In this digital era, we have access to an effectively limitless amount of data. But just because you can save something doesn't mean that you should. Countless photos, old downloads, and unnecessary e...
