The Amazon triangle scam: What it is, how it works, and what to do
You spot an insane deal on Amazon. You click to buy as fast as you can so nobody can swipe it from you. You receive the product and it doesn’t seem like […]
Category: Security
Proof: Why you can’t even trust verified Amazon reviews anymore
Two weeks ago, I received a postcard from Amazon—or, at least, I thought it was from Amazon. On second glance, I realized it was actually from one of the marketplace sellers who […]
7 ways Windows 11 collects your data – and how to opt out
As of 2024, Windows now collects more data about you than ever before, and it’s a real point of concern for privacy enthuasists. It’s not just that the recently announced Recall feature […]
How to find lost gadgets (and avoid losing them)
This story was inspired by some unsolicited tech advice from the TSA. Coming home from a recent vacation, my wife left her phone at airport security. After a frantic race back from […]
How to test if your VPN is working
Keeping your online activities and data private is a top priority nowadays. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are one of the best ways to do this. Not only do they encrypt your […]
8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies
Data protection declarations contain long texts with lots of information, often consisting of heaps of legal wording. This means that there are a number of pitfalls, especially for end users, which can […]
There’s a sneaky way to make your passwords more secure: emojis
Passwords can be difficult to manage. They have to be long and complex enough that hackers can’t guess them through brute force, and you need to have a unique password for every […]
Has my PC been hacked? 5 ways to detect virus attacks, step-by-step
If a ransom note suddenly appears on your PC screen, your PC has been hacked. But computer attacks are not always so drastic and clear-cut. For the less obvious cases, you’ll need […]
Protect yourself from phone scammers who are using faked AI voices
Never before has it been easier to clone a human voice. New AI tools can take a voice sample, process it, copy it, and say anything in the voice of the original. […]
How to start using passkeys on your Windows PC
Security is easiest when you are the password: You don’t have to memorize complicated keywords, but simply hold your face up to the camera or your finger on a sensor — and […]