How to check if your VPN is working By Zoran Danilovic published 21 March 25 VPNs are handy privacy-boosting tools – but things can and do go wrong. Here's how to check that your VPN is working as it should.
I'm a security expert - here are my biggest tips for creating a secure password for work and home life to stay safe online By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 26 January 25 Poor digital hygiene makes millions of passwords vulnerable to compromise each year - here's how to up your password game.
How to spot a phishing email By Aleksandar Stevanović published 24 January 25 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent worldwide daily. Here's everything you need to know about steering clear of these scams.
Season's cyber-cleanings: how to tidy up your digital footprint By Stuart Burns published 2 January 25 As another year begins, it's a great time to tidy up your online presence and give your privacy a boost. Here are my top tips.
How to safely verify your age on X – prove your age without risking your personal data By Sam Dawson published 2 August 25 X's new age verification system promises safety, but it also poses several privacy dilemmas for users
Work up a sweat without exposing your personal data – here's how to safely use fitness apps By River Hart published 30 January 25 Fitness apps help keep our health journeys on track – but they come with serious data privacy risks, too. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s 2025 and Apple has still not fixed this ancient Mac bug – but here’s a solution By Graham Barlow published 21 June 25 My Mac succumbed to a decades-old Mac bug that Apple refuses to fix, but thankfully there's a way to squash it.
Bad romance: how to take control of your dating data and avoid a clinch from a cyberstalker By River Hart published 28 January 25 There’s a lot to like about online dating – but digital stalkers aren’t one of them. Here’s everything you need to know about securing your online love life.
How to prevent data collection (and kick unwanted cookies to the curb) By River Hart published 27 January 25 Cookies aren’t dangerous on their own – but they can threaten your privacy if mishandled. Here’s everything you need to know about cleaning them up
How to private browse in Chrome on Windows, Android and ChromeOS By Stefan Ionescu published 1 July 25 Here is how you can browse in private on Chrome for Windows, Android and ChromeOS.
How to browse the web anonymously By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 VPNs, anonymous browsers, data removal services, and more: here's everything you need to know to boost your online anonymity.
Every tap, every message – how to stop your smartphone spying on you By Stuart Burns published 31 January 25 Smartphones spying on us isn't anything new – but how deep does it go, and how can you prevent it? Here's what you need to know.
ChatGPT images are so good it’s almost impossible to tell if they are fake, and that’s got me worried By Graham Barlow published 2 April 25 ChatGPT's new image generation capabilities are better than AI image detectors can handle.
ChatGPT memories are disappearing for some users – here’s what you can do to protect yours By Graham Barlow published 5 November 25 Some ChatGPT users are reporting losing their saved memories – here’s how to back yours up before they’re gone.
How to get started with Tor Browser - a web browser designed for privacy By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 The anonymity and security offered by Tor Browser's encryption can be highly appealing.
How to protect yourself and your data online by reducing visibility By Rob Clymo last updated 12 December 24 Had enough of being snooped on and having your personal information treated as a commodity? It's time to disappear.
How to clear cache in Chrome, Firefox and Safari By Bryan M Wolfe last updated 13 December 24 We tell you how to zap cache from existence on today's most popular web browsers.
Split View Tabs in Chrome are a game-changer — I can’t believe I wasn’t using this before By Graham Barlow published 19 December 25 Chrome's new Split View Tabs feature, introduced in the November update, is a game-changer that allows users to view two browser tabs simultaneously.
Bluesky doesn't verify but there is a way to prove you are you – here's how By Lance Ulanoff published 27 November 24 Telling who is really who on Bluesky is becoming increasingly difficult but there is a solution if you're willing to jump through some hoops.
Do I need an antivirus and a VPN? By Sead Fadilpašić published 4 June 25 Will a VPN and antivirus add extra protection to my device?
How to choose and set up a business VPN By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 3 December 24 Here is a cheat sheet to make the search and setup process a breeze.
How to send an anonymous email By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 We walk you through the process of sending emails anonymously via the use of a VPN and other privacy tools.
How to jailbreak ChatGPT By Emma Street published 23 March 24 Bypassing OpenAI's ethical guidelines and the risks of testing the limits of ChatGPT.
Tired of that yellow tint in ChatGPT images? Here’s how to fix it with simple color correction By Graham Barlow published 29 October 25 You can fix that strange yellow cast found in some ChatGPT’s images using a simple color correct hack.
ChatGPT chats are now appearing in Google search – here’s how to stop Google from spying on your conversations By Graham Barlow published 31 July 25 Thousands of ChatGPT conversations are just a Google search away – make sure yours aren’t among them.
The best VPN for Iran By Zoran Danilovic last updated 18 July 25 A VPN for Iran will allow you to evade the government's censorship of the internet and stay protected from prying eyes
Antivirus vs Endpoint Security: Which is best for me? By Sead Fadilpašić published 29 May 25 Antivirus and Endpoint Protection are similar tools, but offer different types of protection.
How to cancel NordVPN and get a refund By River Hart last updated 1 December 25 If NordVPN isn't your cup of tea, canceling your subscription and reclaiming your money is a piece of cake. Here's what to do.
How to set up a VPN By River Hart last updated 2 December 24 Wondering if there's a quick and easy way to set up a VPN? All it takes is a few clicks and you're good to go. Here's my go-to guide.
How to optimize your website performance By Mike Jennings last updated 3 December 24 A sluggish website is a problem that can put off many visitors – but fear not, you can make your site run faster.