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Q&A with surveillance critic Albert Fox Cahn
Albert Fox Cahn is founder and executive director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a non-profit organization that aims to ensure that technological advancements don’t com...
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Big Tech censoring you? Try a distributed social network
In January 2021, Poland proposed a law requiring social-media companies to restore any posts that the platforms had deleted, as long as the posts weren’t unlawful. This came days after several of fo...
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Free and open-source software (FOSS): Pros and cons for security
Free and open-source software (FOSS), as the name suggests, is the crossover between free software and open-source software. While there are similarities between the two, there are some subtle differe...
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How to stop spam with anonymous email forwarding
Spam: Is there a more invasive nuisance to regularly plague your inbox? Spam comes in many forms (e.g., chain emails, advertisements, money scams, etc.) with the most common trait being that they are ...
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Free cybersecurity courses for protection and education
Cybersecurity can be a daunting subject to broach. With so many avenues to explore, it’s hard to know where to begin. Whether you’re looking for an introduction on the subject or looking to furthe...
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Free cyber safety resources for kids
Today is Safer Internet Day, an initiative started by the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 that promotes a safer, more positive internet experience, especially for children. The day has grown to become ...
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How to declutter your phone: Step-by-step guide
It’s no secret that the cleanliness of your working environment can have a big impact on your productivity. If we’ve learned anything from Marie Kondo in the past few years it’s that tidying and...
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Ways to learn a language online (Tip: Get a VPN)
Whether you want to advance your career, boost your mind, see the world, or connect with new friends and other cultures, learning a new language is a rewarding endeavour. In fact, the benefits of lear...
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Countries with SIM-card registration laws
Using a prepaid SIM card is a popular way to stay anonymous. It’s also convenient for travelers, expats, people who only use cash, and others who don’t want to commit to a long-term mobile plan. B...
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15 best YouTube alternative sites and competitors in 2025
With over 2 billion active users per month, YouTube is the world’s largest video hosting platform, the second most popular social media platform, and the second largest search engine. It dwarfs its ...
