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All about doxxing: How it works and how to help prevent it

It’s derived from the term “dropping docs (documents)” but what is doxxing exactly and how and why do people “dox” others? Join us in learning all about doxxing, what it could reveal about you, and why it can be so damaging to our personal and professional lives as well as extremely embarrassing. Above all, we

Everything you need to know about web tracking plus how to help stop it

You may think that whatever you do online stays between you and your laptop screen, ...

What’s the difference between a public and private IP address?

Every device connected to the internet is assigned a numerical identifier, called an IP address. ...

Clear your incognito history: All you need to know here!

There are many reasons to use your browser’s incognito or private browsing mode. By entering ...

It’s no secret: How to clear your browsing search history

Love cats in tutus? We’re all entitled to privacy, but our devices can be a ...

Welcome to the world of browser fingerprinting

You and your fingerprints are unique and that’s equally true online. When you land on ...

Clear your cache in a few simple steps. On any browser.

It sounds a bit contradictory, especially because the whole purpose of the cache is to ...

Incognito mode: What really happens when I surf in this mode?

When you surf at an internet café or access your Gmail or some other email ...

Rid your browser of cookies: Here’s how!

As soon as you visit a website for the first time, you’ll initially be greeted ...

What is file sharing?

It was already common in the Stone Age to share items and resources. Ultimately, our ...