VPN vs. VPS: What’s the difference?
VPS sounds similar to a VPN but is an entirely different thing—it's a virtual private server, which lets you host websites.
How to stop spam with anonymous email forwarding
Anonymous email forwarders can help you avoid spam and keep your address private. We look at AnonAddy, SimpleLogin, and Apple's new Hide My Email.
Input lag is a drag on gaming. Here’s how to fix it.
Input lag is the delay between pressing a button and the resulting action in a game. Here are some tips for reducing input lag.
Privacy, security, and anonymity: What’s the difference?
And how does a VPN help you with each?
Cybersecurity lessons: Flaw in Zendesk file-upload feature
Our cybersecurity team worked with Zendesk, a support software provider, to fix a flaw in its file-upload system. Here's a play-by-play of how we did it.
Guide: When and how to reset your router
A router reset can be a quick fix for certain network issues or even malware threats.
What are ‘smishing’ attacks, and how to avoid them
As if staying alert to phishing attacks in your email wasn’t enough, you also have to look out for scams via SMS.
How to hide your sensitive pictures
We’re not judging your naked selfies or NSFW pictures. But here’s how to hide them on your iPhone or Android, or in secure cloud storage.
3 browsers that block third-party cookies by default
With the sheer amount of information that can be extracted from your internet use, having a privacy-oriented browser has become essential to protecting your...
7 technologies that ruin everything
Did e-readers ruin reading? Did dating apps ruin dating? Did streaming services ruin movie-going? Our blog writers weigh in on what technology has taken from their real-life experiences.
