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The silent threat in your inbox — why you should think twice before unzipping

We all deal with email attachments every day. Whether it’s an invoice from a contractor, photos from a family member, or a project file from a colleague, clicking “download” is second nature. But among the harmless documents and images, there’s a file type that security experts urge you to handle with extreme caution: the .zip […]

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 […]

Get serious about privacy: it’s time to try the Epic privacy browser

Let’s be honest, most popular web browsers aren’t built to protect your privacy; they’re built to collect your data. When you use a standard browser, you are constantly being tracked, profiled, and bombarded with targeted ads. Incognito mode is a nice start, but it doesn’t hide your activity from your internet provider, employer, or the […]

Why staring at your bank statement is a security weekly must-do

Let’s be real: looking at your bank statement isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of a fun Friday night. It’s usually a reminder of how much we spent on takeout or that subscription we promised to cancel three months ago. But in a world where online shopping, mobile payments, and digital banking are the new normal, ignoring […]

Search smarter, not harder: use Ecosia for private and green browsing

We’ve talked before about how Google tracks your search history to build a detailed personal profile. While that personalization can be convenient, many people are rightly uncomfortable with the thought of a giant tech company monitoring every question they ask the internet. If you’re ready to ditch the data-harvesting model and embrace truly private searching, […]

The golden rule of data: never keep all your eggs in one basket

Imagine this nightmare: Your laptop crashes, your hard drive fails, or worse—it’s stolen. Now think about the precious data you just lost: years of irreplaceable family photos, critical tax documents, videos of milestone events, and essential work files. If all of that important data was stored solely on that one local system without a backup, […]