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Use a password manager for added security and convenience

The best practice when making accounts online is to have different passwords that change frequently for separate accounts. How can you be expected to remember them all? You aren’t if you use a password manager. These apps let you use one master password to access all of your login information in one place. This lets […]

Turn off Quick Add in Snapchat

The Quick Add feature in Snapchat allows friends of friends to find and add each other more easily in the app. While this is convenient for genuine connections, it can also be used by bad actors if they hijack an account. Turning off Quick Add will prevent anyone finding your account via your friends. It […]

Launch a private Minecraft server

This iconic game is made for detailed world-building. Running Minecraft on your own server doesn’t just let you or your children set the rules – awesome for new mods, objectives and physics engines – but functions as the closest thing to a controlled environment. With a private server, you make the game invite-only. Use a […]

Get a cross-app ad blocker

Few ad blocker software are created equal. Some only support one or two browsers; others are buried behind a paywall for features you’ll actually rely on. The very best, however, work smoothly across browsers and applications. You might have to pay a small monthly fee, but the peace of mind can be enormous when you’re […]

Take notice of browser and search engine warnings

Occasionally when you visit certain sites, you’ll see a warning from your web browser that the site isn’t safe or that its security certificate has expired. Google may include a text warning on risky search results, too. These notices should be heeded. Take care to Stay away from potentially compromised sites to keep your data […]

Traveling? Stuff your suitcase with these cybersecurity tips and best practices

Whether traveling abroad, across the country or even just around town, it’s always best to be well prepared. And in the digital age, that means packing your bags with all the cybersafety know-how you possibly can. Luckily, you don’t need to make any extra space in your carry-on luggage. Keeping cybersecurity in mind is enough […]