How To Guides and Tutorials
Whether you’re working, banking, shopping, or just streaming a few shows online, these how-to guides and tutorials will ensure you’re more secure from hacks, attacks, and prying eyes. Check out our internet safety tips to help you improve your online habits and stay secure online.
How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser
Dec 10, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
How a VPN Can Make Your Time Online More Private and Secure
What is a VPN (virtual private network)? And how can it make your time online more secure—and...
Are Mobile Devices Less Secure than PCs?
Are smartphones less secure than PCs? The answer to that is, they’re different. They face different security...
What Does “Connection is Not Private” Mean?
Have you ever been browsing online and clicked a link or search result that took you to...
How to Tell Whether a Website Is Safe or Unsafe
Wondering if a website is safe? Learn how to check site security, spot red flags, and protect...
How to Help Protect Your Online Privacy
When it comes to protecting your privacy, take a close look at your social media use—because sharing...
How to Safeguard Your Digital Assets While Backpacking on a Budget
Traveling on a budget while backpacking allows individuals to immerse themselves fully in local cultures, explore off-the-beaten-path...
What is Doxing?
Imagine someone putting your personal information out online for thousands of strangers to see—your home address, phone...
How to Protect Yourself on Social Networks
There are now over 5 billion active social media users worldwide, representing 62.3% of the global population....
How to Protect Yourself from Vishing
“Vishing” occurs when criminals cold-call victims and attempt to persuade them to divulge personal information over the...
How to Safely Connect to Public Wi-Fi While Traveling
As the summer sun beckons us to explore new destinations, many of us rely on public Wi-Fi...
How to Get Kids Focused on Their Online Privacy
Kids engage online far differently than adults. Between group chats, social apps, and keeping up with digital...
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
I often joke about how I wish I could wrap up my kids in cotton wool to...
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