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Why you should think twice about using RedNote as a TikTok alternative
When news broke about a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., people were quick to search for alternatives. Enter RedNote—the app that’s suddenly everywhere. Known as Xiaohongshu (or “Little Red Boo...
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Is identity theft insurance worth it?
Jump to… Identity theft is a growing problem Why criminals target identities What is identity theft insurance? What does identity theft insurance cover? Final thoughts: Should you buy ID theft insu...
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Can BNPL fraud stop you from getting a good credit score?
“Buy Now Pay Later” offers can be enticing when you want something and can’t justify buying it in one go. Sadly, the rise in BNPL popularity has made it a lucrative target for cybercriminals—p...
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Explainer: Why the U.S. is moving to ban TikTok
The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns. Originally, the company had until January 19...
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What everyone streamed, watched, and obsessed over in 2024
This year has delivered unforgettable cultural milestones, from Barry Keoghan’s infamous bathtub scene in Saltburn in January to Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s controversial breakdancing routine at t...
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What you need to know about Google’s new email alias system
Google is rolling out a new feature called Shielded Email, designed to give people more control over their inboxes and protect their primary email addresses. This system allows you to create temporary...
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VPN for Android: How to set it up
Setting up a VPN on your Android device doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you want to access content from back home while traveling, secure your connection on public Wi-Fi, or protect your pri...
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Bluesky vs. X: Which social media platform offers better privacy and control?
Imagine switching social media platforms felt as simple as resetting a forgotten password: one click, a short wait, and you’re into a new world. For many users, moving from X (formerly Twitter) for ...
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Private browser: Your best options for online privacy
When you browse the web, your privacy is at stake. Trackers, cookies, and fingerprinting techniques allow companies to collect your personal data for profit. Hackers also exploit browser vulnerabiliti...
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Wayback Machine cyber attacks: Everything you need to know
What if you could revisit a website exactly as it looked years ago, retrieve a deleted post, or even explore the forgotten corners of the web? That’s where the Wayback Machine comes in. This digital...
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