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What are zero-knowledge proofs? A complete guide
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are a highly secure form of proving knowledge without transmitting the data itself. ZKP is often overlooked in discussions about privacy, despite its role in anonymity and...
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How to hide your IP address and protect your online privacy
Your online activity might not be as private as you think it is. The moment you connect to the internet, your device is assigned a unique IP address. This is a digital identifier that can be used to d...
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What to do if your phone is lost or stolen: Step-by-step guide
Losing your phone can definitely make you feel helpless. Your phone is how you reach friends, manage money, access emails, snap photos, and stay organized. When it goes missing, the stress goes beyond...
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VPN vs. firewall: Key differences and when to use each
VPNs and firewalls are both tools that can help you maintain your security and privacy in the face of web-based threats. That said, they work in fundamentally different ways. This guide will cover the...
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Is my phone listening to me? A step-by-step privacy check
Stories of phones listening to people and displaying ads for products they were just talking about have become widespread. Despite most major platforms stating the opposite, people often worry that th...
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Most secure messaging apps in 2025: Ranked and reviewed
Many messenger apps aren’t secure: they might quietly collect metadata such as your contacts, chat length, device fingerprints, and location trails to feed ad networks and data brokers. And if your ...
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What is a QR code?
You’ve probably seen these scannable symbols everywhere: restaurant menus, event tickets, or flight boarding passes. With just a quick scan using your phone’s camera, you can open a website, pick ...
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PPPoE vs DHCP: Which should you use?
PPPoE and DHCP are the two most common methods for establishing and managing internet connections, but they operate in very different ways. Whether you're configuring a router, evaluating your ISP's ...
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How to stop DDoS attacks on Xbox (full guide)
Dealing with a DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack on Xbox can be incredibly frustrating, disrupting your gaming and causing immense lag. These malicious attacks aim to overwhelm your internet...
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What is a password manager and why should you use one
Most of us have way more online accounts than we can keep track of. And sure, we all know we should be using strong, unique passwords for every single one, but let’s be honest, almost nobody actuall...
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