How-To Geek - Privacy & Security

9 Tips to Safely Browse the Web

Shan Abdul — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:00:14 GMT

Discovering the web is fun, but safety always comes first. Failing to take precautions can jeopardize your privacy, lead to financial harm, expose you to online scams, and more. To mitigate these risks, follow these simple guidelines to ensure your browsing experience remains safe and worry-free.

How to Add, Modify, or Remove Your Phone Number From Google Account

Shan Abdul — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:00:13 GMT

If you have lost or changed the phone number associated with your Google account recovery, you can easily swap it out. Likewise, if you no longer want to use any phone number as a recovery option, you can remove it from your Google account. This guide will show you how to do just that.

How to Improve Your Online Privacy With Firefox Multi-Account Containers

Brad Morton — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:22 GMT

Worried about your online privacy? Firefox Multi-Account Containers improve your internet safety by isolating your browsing and making it more difficult for companies, advertisers, and scammers to track your activity around the web. Here's how to use them.

Comcast Xfinity Data Breach Exposed 35 Million Customers

Andrew Heinzman — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:22:17 GMT

Comcast is notifying Xfinity customers of a data breach that exposed hashed passwords and usernames. Hackers may have also acquired birthdays and the last four digits of social security numbers. This breach could affect 35,879,455 customers, according to Comcast's filing with the Maine attorney general.

DeleteMe & VPNs: Mounting a Two-Front Attack on Data Theft

Commerce Team — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:59:21 GMT

Our information is constantly under threat of theft. Just by browsing the Internet or making an online purchase, you can be vulnerable to data brokers. With a two-fold measure using DeleteMe's data removal services and a virtual private network, you can fight back and save your personal information.

Proton VPN, Drive, and More Are up to 60% Off Right Now

Andrew Heinzman — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:17:22 GMT

Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but Proton is running a huge sale on its suite of privacy-focused services. Now's your chance to replace Gmail with Proton Mail, hide your identity with Proton VPN, save your data in the deeply encrypted Proton Drive, or automate your passwords with Proton Pass. These deals are available to new customers and some returning subscribers. Current Proton members will find special Black Friday offers on their account page.

Google's Credential Manager Makes Passkeys Easier on Android 14

Andrew Heinzman — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:02:40 GMT

On November 1st, Google will deploy its new Credential Manager for Android 14 devices. Credential Manager keeps all your passwords and passkeys in a single location. And, more importantly, it ensures that all Android apps can offer passkey sign-in for a more convenient and secure experience.

What Is the Best VPN Protocol? OpenVPN vs. WireGuard vs. SSTP and More

Fergus O'Sullivan — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:31:27 GMT

There are multiple VPN protocols, and which protocol a VPN uses has a big influence on how it functions. Some protocols are a lot better than others. Thankfully, finding the best VPN protocol is easy as there are only a few candidates.

Can My ISP See If I'm Using a VPN, and Do They Care?

Fergus O'Sullivan — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:25 GMT

Using a VPN is a great way to increase your privacy while online: sites you visit won't be able to identify you by your IP address, meaning you can make it so you're in a different country. However, you may find yourself wondering whether or not your ISP can see that you're using a VPN, and, if so, whether that matters.

Does a Factory Reset Remove Viruses?

Gaurav Shukla — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:30:26 GMT

Viruses and other malware are an unfortunate reality of the modern age. If your phone or computer has fallen prey to them, one of the recommended solutions is doing a factory reset. But will it make your device safe again? Here's everything you need to know.