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Google Chrome review

Julie Cole March 4, 2021

Life would be very different without web browsers, but while these essential tools are incredibly useful, they can be problematic as well. Aside from ease-of-use factors, browsers can fail in terms of reliability, speed, functionality, and…

Is hotel wifi safe?

Nadin Bhatt December 4, 2020

Whether we’re lucky enough to be on holiday or working out of a hotel for business purposes, one of the first things most of us do is look for the wifi. Nearly all hotels today offer…

What is Kodi?

Mikaela Bray September 1, 2020

Since its inception back in 2002, Kodi has undoubtedly grown. So much so, that it has firmly established itself as the first port of call for home streaming fans in search of a one-stop shop for…

The best Google Chrome extensions for security

Julie Cole August 21, 2020

Google Chrome is a hugely popular web browser, but it’s not necessarily the safest app for browsing the web. Unless you optimize your Google Chrome installation with the right security extensions. Chrome has been associated with…

What is internet censorship?

Nica San Juan August 19, 2020

Back when the internet first came into existence, it was commonly referred to as the information superhighway. The reason for this description was that it provided access to a limitless stream of data. Fast forward to…

The best private search engines

Nadin Bhatt July 17, 2020

For most of us, Google is synonymous with internet search engines. When we need to look something up on the internet, our instinct is to immediately head over to Google to perform the search.

Search Encrypt Review

Mikaela Bray May 29, 2020

Prіvасу оn thе іntеrnеt роѕеѕ a hugе соnсеrn fоr uѕеrѕ. Thіѕ іѕ оbvіоuѕ wіth thе growing dеmаnd fоr ѕесurе ѕеаrсh еngіnеѕ. Intеrnеt uѕеrѕ аrе mаkіng a соnѕсіоuѕ еffоrt tо рrеvеnt trасkеrѕ frоm fоllоwіng thеm аrоund…

VPNfilter malware explained

Nadin Bhatt May 29, 2020

In May 2018, Cisco Talos issued a public advisory on their blog regarding a widespread, global infection with a modular malware system referred to as “VPNfilter.” The latter was and still is capable of collecting sensitive…

Cybersecurity Terms Explained: Island Hopping

Mikaela Bray May 29, 2020

Island hopping: one thing that probably comes to your mind on hearing this term is an exotic holiday, beaches, and lots of fun. While the jargon definitely gives you #TravelGoals, the term is used in a…

What is the internet of things?

Nadin Bhatt May 29, 2020

If you’ve kept up to date with the latest gadgets for home security, entertainment, lighting or kitchen appliances, you’ve probably come across the term “Internet of Things” (IoT). But what is the Internet of Things exactly,…

Wolfram Alpha Review

Julie Cole May 29, 2020

Wolfram Alpha iѕ a сomрutational knowledge engine which relies on licensed databases and сontent entered, tagged and сataloged bу Wolfram Reѕearсh emрloуeeѕ. It iѕ the lateѕt рrojeсt bу Wolfram Reѕearсh, the ѕoftware сomрanу behind Mathematica, a…

Gigablast Review

Nadin Bhatt December 20, 2019

Over the last decade, private search engines have become popular and we have experienced a widespread adoption.  Years ago, it was unthinkable that established search engines like Google and Bing would experience serious competition based on…

Alternatives to Google Docs: 5 Best Choices

Nadin Bhatt December 19, 2019

Some readers may well remember the days when word processing was done offline (possibly, even with a typewriter!) but for many of today’s digital natives, it’s always been done online – and through the software offered…

What is a DNS Error and what causes it?

Nadin Bhatt October 3, 2019

When using a domain name system or DNS, you will, at some point, experience a DNS error. But what exactly is this and what causes it in the first place? What is a DNS error? As…

A Google for the dark web: best dark web search engines

Mikaela Bray August 23, 2019

The Dark Web is called dark for a reason. Like a cavernous dungeon, it’s almost impossible to navigate without a torch or beacon – and the information it contains can be very difficult to discover. However,…

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) explained

Julie Cole June 4, 2019

With everything rapidly moving online, it is important to protect your information. Don’t let someone steal your identity away. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is the use of more than one level of authentication to prove one’s identity.