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  • 5 common apps that put your privacy at risk

    5 common apps that put your privacy at risk

    In the cold Canadian winter, there’s nothing like a cup of Tim Hortons hot chocolate. With their app, it’s easier than ever to customize and order your favorite hot drink. However, you might not w...

    Alan 15.06.2022 5 mins
  • Secure your accounts with the best free authenticator apps

    Secure your accounts with the best free authenticator apps

    There are many forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) out there. You could get a one-time code sent to your phone. You might use your fingerprint. Some people buy a hardware key (a kind of USB stick...

    Marcus Tsui 14.06.2022 7 mins
  • 9 ways to stay safe on social media

    9 ways to stay safe on social media

    Social media is about connecting with others by sharing your life and thoughts—and doing so can be freeing. But at the same time, there are numerous reasons to keep your social media posts private.Â...

    Atika Lim 02.06.2022 4 mins
  • What to do with old phone cases

    What to do with old phone cases

    Most people use phone cases to protect their devices—and as a fashion statement—but phone cases frequently become unusable. The main reasons: you’re discarding your phone and can’t use the cas...

    Millie Fung 16.05.2022 4 mins
  • 7 best gamification apps to level up your life

    7 best gamification apps to level up your life

    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But you could actually get more done and have more fun by turning daily tasks and long-term goals into a game on your phone. Learn a language, get fitter, a...

    Tim Pritchard 09.05.2022 6 mins
  • How to choose a security question

    How to choose a security question

    You’ve probably been asked by online sites and services to add a security question to keep your online accounts safe. The choices are typically along the lines of “What street did you live on in t...

    Millie Fung 29.04.2022 5 mins
  • Our TikTok series: Explaining VPNs with toddler toys

    Our TikTok series: Explaining VPNs with toddler toys

    A quick PSA: We have a TikTok account! Our longtime blog writer Gus has been creating videos about VPNs with the things he’s had on hand—namely his toddler’s toys. Here is the first video in the...

    Vanessa Ko 26.04.2022 1 mins
  • Video: What does your ISP know about you?

    Video: What does your ISP know about you?

    Every time you go online, it’s important that your traffic is encrypted. Otherwise you never know who could be looking in. With an unencrypted connection, there’s a good chance your internet servi...

    Marcus Tsui 22.04.2022 2 mins
  • Why we’d never install a Trusted Root CA on your device

    Why we’d never install a Trusted Root CA on your device

    Editor’s note: This post is written by Brian S., a pen test manager on ExpressVPN's cybersecurity team. Recent media articles have reported on the risky practice by other VPN providers of installing...

    ExpressVPN Security Team 21.04.2022 6 mins
  • 9 gadgets to help you feel more eco-friendly

    9 gadgets to help you feel more eco-friendly

    It’s hard for individuals to change the world. Much of the waste and pollution that plagues the environment is simply out of consumers’ hands.  But small efforts still matter. When it comes to it...

    Atika Lim 21.04.2022 5 mins

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