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Can you still trust Google with your passwords?

What actually happened?On May 22nd, Google notified G Suite users that they had made an error implementing password storage back in 2005. Usually, passwords are hashed (encrypted), which means that they are scrambled and saved on Google’s servers as random characters. The company then cannot see you.....

What are the best Chrome based browsers?

Your first thought might be Chromium, which is a more private version of Chrome. The difference between Chrome and Chromium is that the latter collects less data and is an open-source web browser project. However, Chromium is still a Google product, so take its privacy claims with a grain of salt. H.....

How to wipe your computer hard drive

Wiping your hard drive on Windows 101. Back up your files on an external hard drive or upload them to a cloud storage. 2. Type Reset this PC into the Windows search bar and press Enter. Reset this PC3. Select Get started under the Reset this PC section. Get started4. Select Remove everything Remove .....

EU Article 13 passed. What happens now?

Article 11 and Article 13 are two EU laws that critics say will cause content platforms to filter their content. By making content platforms responsible for users’ copyright violations, the EU’s Article 13 will prompt them to start filtering content. This is impossible to do by hand, especially for .....

What security features does PayPal have?

#1 EncryptionThe company makes sure that your personal and financial information is encrypted and cannot be seen by prying eyes. PayPal uses SSL encryption to ensure that the data between your browser and their servers is secure. They also encrypt the data in transit and your data stored on their se.....

Fighting the controversial EU copyright law

How the internet is being threatenedThe EU is close to passing a copyright reform law to update its copyright laws for the digital age. In many respects, the reforms are necessary to protect content creators’ and artists’ rights. However, two poorly-written articles are threatening to have a damagin.....

Google alternatives: How to de-Google your life

Why look for Google alternatives?You’ve heard it many times before – if you’re not paying for it, you’re the product. Google is a prime example: Google knows everything about you. Everything from your location and Google searches to your most-watched Youtube videos is used to profile you. Every sing.....

Can we trust Zuckerberg’s change of heart?

What Facebook has plannedIn response, Mark Zuckerberg has presented his plan for a privacy-focused social network. However, it’s hard to tell what this vision entails: it is unfocused at best and misleading at worst. Zuckerberg claims he will build “a simpler platform that's focused on privacy first.....