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What is www?The www prefix is the naming convention to identify that the address refers to a website. You would have to use other prefixes like FTP, mail or NNTP (Usenet news server) to access different services. They could also denote different servers for the convenience of webpage admins. What is.....

End-to-end encryption explained

What is encryption?Encryption is the encoding of a message so that only the intended addressee can decode it. Encryption software turns your message into an indecipherable sequence called ciphertext. Even if someone gets hold of your message, they won’t be able to access the encrypted data unless th.....

Abuse of trust: How to identify and remove stalkerware

What is stalkerware?Stalkerware (or spyware) is a spying app or software used to let someone else track your device. It is usually installed without the user’s consent or even knowledge. In most cases, the stalker and the victim have a close relationship, and the victim does not suspect they’re bein.....

How to keep your Android safe with safe mode

What is Android safe mode?Safe mode lets you start up your phone or tablet without third-party applications. Since many apps are set to run automatically in the background, a clean boot will tell you whether faulty software is the source of your problems. How to boot Android in safe modeEntering saf.....

How to remove filerepmalware

What is filerepmalware?Filerepmalware is a virus detection message used by multiple antivirus and scanning programs to indicate that malware has infected your computer. This can be anything from potentially unwanted programs to adware or trojans. Some of them might be relatively unharmful, resulting.....

How to permanently delete your Gmail account

Important steps to take before you delete a Gmail addressAfter you close your account, you won’t be able to log in, send or receive emails, and anyone who tries mailing your old address will receive a failed delivery message. Before you delete Gmail forever, make sure to inform your contacts about t.....

Super cookies: definition and removal

What are cookies?An HTTP cookie is a small piece of code that is left in your web browser by a website you visited. The cookie places information on your device so that the website could later identify you as a returning user. They’re not necessarily a bad thing, as cookies can improve your online e.....

Personal Wi-Fi safety tips

Why you want to secure your Wi-FiPiggybacking: Other users connecting to your unsecured Wi-Fi may be on the lower end of the threat spectrum, but it still raises some concerns. In most cases, this results in reduced bandwidth as part of your connection is being stolen. Depending on your service plan.....