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Score deals, stay safe: spotting trustworthy sellers on Amazon

Amazon is a shopper’s paradise – millions of products, lightning-fast delivery… what’s not to love? But with so much variety, it’s important to be a savvy shopper and avoid counterfeit or unsafe products. Here are some tips to help you shop safely on Amazon: Seller Savvy: Who Are You Buying From? Not all sellers on […]

A quick guide to hard drive encryption

Imagine your laptop vanishing into thin air. Panic sets in, right? But what if your precious files were locked away in a digital vault, unreadable to anyone who snagged your device? That’s the power of hard drive encryption, and it’s easier to use than you think. Mac: FileVault – Your Data Guardian For Mac users, […]

Looking for a movie to watch? Stick with legitimate websites

If one thing is for sure, piracy is rampant on the internet – especially when it comes to movies. It may be easy to find pirated movies online, but they often come at the expense of your cybersecurity. Such illegitimate websites often contain hidden malware and other threats. Protect yourself from these threats and stick […]