Phishing-as-a-Service Is Powering a New Wave of Cybercrime - CNET

Subscription-based phishing packages make it easier for bad actors to trick people into giving up logins or sensitive information.

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Microsoft Ended Windows 10 Support, but You Don't Necessarily Need a New PC - CNET

You can keep using Windows 10 safely if you meet these criteria and enable the right setting.

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Here's What Those Pesky Cookie Popups Actually Mean and Which You Should Click - CNET

Privacy legislation is giving you choices, but it's not always clear what those options mean.

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Beyond the Blog: 6 Tips to Boost Your Audience - CNET

As a longtime professional writer, here’s how I recommend approaching your blogging strategy.

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I Don’t Travel Without These Online Safety Tools and Tricks - CNET

Traveling can expose you to various online threats, but you can protect yourself with the right tools and security practices.

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How to Stop Saving Your Life for Later

An album will still be there in 10 years. The people you keep meaning to call won't. I learned that from a library of 10,000 songs I've barely heard.

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Stream the World Cup Finals for Free With a VPN

A VPN can help you watch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match, potentially even for free.

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Watch Out for These 6 Tricks When Picking a Web Hosting Plan

I’ve spent 20 years building websites with many different web hosts. Here’s what I’ve learned to look out for.

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Stream the World Cup Semifinals for Free With a VPN

A VPN can help you watch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match, potentially even for free.

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Only a Handful of VPN Providers Offer Port Forwarding. Here's What It Is and When I Use It

A VPN feature that can help with certain tasks, such as online gaming, torrenting and running your own cloud server at home.

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I Recommend Leaving Your VPN Enabled Most of the Time. Here’s How and When I Use a VPN

The answer is usually yes, right up until your bank and printer disagree.

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Spring Cleaning? Start With This 4-Pile System to Fix Your Closet

The weather is getting warmer, and your closet is about to be cleaner.

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A VPN Can Only Protect Your Privacy So Much. Here’s What to Consider

A VPN is a powerful privacy tool, but knowing what one can and can't do is important for protecting yourself online.

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Newsletters Are All the Rage. As an Author, Here's What to Use Based on Your Needs

I’ve used several newsletter platforms in my author life. I’ll show you how to choose your own -- and some of the best options currently on the market.

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I Tried Windscribe's OpenClaw Integration. It’s a (Small) Step in the Right Direction

There’s still a long way to go before it’s a useful feature for most VPN users.

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Online Privacy Shouldn't Be So Much Effort and So Expensive

Commentary: Protecting your personal data often requires more time, energy and money than the average person might be able to invest.

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7 Habits That Are More Important Than Using Antivirus on Your Phone

The biggest threat to your phone isn't malware, it's how you conduct yourself online.

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The Threat Landscape Has Evolved to Target Your Data, Not Just Your Devices

Here’s how cybercriminals are targeting your personal information -- and what you can do about it.

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Your Online Footprint Is Probably Too Big. Here's How I Recommend Reducing It and Why You Should

Everything you do online generates data. Here’s how that info can be used against you -- and how you can reduce the risks by shrinking your online footprint.

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The Best Antivirus for Protecting Your Mac in 2026

The best antivirus for Macs can protect your device from malware while offering nifty security features, such as advanced parental controls.

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There Is No Piracy Without Ownership - Aftermath

Is it stealing if we can't pay for the thing in the first place?

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Incogni Review: Comprehensive and Transparent Data Removals

Incogni has wide-reaching coverage, but it lacks third-party efficacy testing data.

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EasyOptOuts Review: A Budget-Friendly Service You Can Set and Forget

EasyOptOuts performs just as well as other data removal services at a fraction of the price, but you give up some transparency and regular security audits.

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Optery Review: An Effective, but Expensive, Data Removal Service

Optery is one of the best data removal services out there, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

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Kanary Review: A Data Removal Service Aimed at Tackling Serious Modern Issues Like Doxxing

Alongside data removals, Kanary offers niche but useful features to combat issues like reputation abuse and doxxing. It's also beta-testing the removal of your information from AI chatbots and LLMs.

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DeleteMe Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Data Removal Services

A tried and tested data removal service that has a few more tricks up its sleeve than its younger competitors.

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Best Data Removal Services of 2026: Reduce Your Online Presence

Data brokers and people-finder sites are everywhere, but the top data removal services could help you clean up your online footprint.

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I Have Too Many Subscriptions and You May Too. Here’s Why That Might Be a Security Issue

Your data may be at risk if you’ve been casually subscribing to anything and everything. Here’s what you can do about it.

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Is Microsoft Defender Enough for Antivirus Protection? It Depends

Microsoft Defender offers great protection from malware -- but there are other online threats you might want to consider, too.

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