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Stop the “shoulder surfers”: why you need a privacy screen for your laptop

The travel rush is back in full swing, and for many of us, that means catching up on work at the airport terminal or answering emails from the middle seat of an airplane. While you’re focused on meeting your deadline or finishing that spreadsheet, have you stopped to think about who else is reading your […]

Turn it up! Why a loud Alexa is a secure Alexa

We love our smart speakers. They play our favorite playlists, tell us the weather, and settle dinner table debates with a quick fact-check. But have you ever looked over at your Echo device and noticed that tell-tale blue ring spinning silently, even though nobody said the “A-word”? It’s a little spooky, right? Your Alexa device […]

Don’t over-share: limiting personal info on your public Linkedin profile

LinkedIn is your professional showcase—it’s where you highlight your achievements, network with colleagues, and attract potential employers. The goal is visibility, but visibility comes with security risks. If your profile is too open, you could be giving away sensitive personal data that scammers, identity thieves, or stalkers can exploit. While you want recruiters to find […]

Silence is golden: mute your Google nest for ultimate privacy

That Google Nest speaker in your kitchen is an awesome assistant—it plays music, answers trivia questions, and sets timers perfectly. But for all its convenience, it is, first and foremost, a microphone constantly waiting for its wake word (“Hey Google” or “OK Google”). While Google assures us that it only retains “relevant information” after a […]

The digital footprint: why you need to scrub your Google search history

Think about everything you’ve ever typed into the Google search bar over the years. We’re talking about everything: embarrassing symptoms, financial questions, personal research, and late-night curiosity. Every single one of those requests is recorded, indexed, and tied to your Google account. Google saves this activity to personalize your experience—to give you faster results and […]

The incognito compromise: use Chrome’s private mode for better security

Google Chrome is the browser of choice for millions of people—it’s fast, familiar, and incredibly reliable. But when it comes to true privacy, Chrome’s standard browsing mode is not your friend. While it’s convenient, it allows for various forms of tracking and keeps a comprehensive local record of your activities. If you prefer to stick […]