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How to password protect a folder
  • Privacy basics
Putting a password on your folders is a great way to protect sensitive files while they’re on your system. It’s pretty easy to do regardless of your operating system, and this article will take you through each step. Note though, that password prote
What is encryption?
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Encryption is a way to hide information so private data is kept that way. Without encryption, anybody could access your communications. In this article, we go over how it works and some of the different types of encryption there are. The short expla
Is Dropbox secure?
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Dropbox is one of the biggest names in cloud storage, which is why you might be surprised to learn it doesn’t use the most secure encryption algorithms and doesn’t protect your privacy. While Dropbox is secure from outside attack, it has suffered da
is microsoft edge password manager safe
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Like most browsers, Microsoft Edge has a built-in password manager. Can you trust it, though? Is Microsoft Edge password manager safe? Overall, while Microsoft Edge password manager seems safe at first, there are some issues with the way it handles
How to recover deleted files
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Chances are you’ve deleted a file you shouldn’t have at some point. Getting it back isn’t always impossible, though, and with some foresight and smart use of software you might be able to recover it.  Let’s go over the best ways to recover accidenta
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It’s never good to see that message pop up in Gmail: “You’re running low on storage space.” As the notification says, you might want to “Try freeing up space or purchase additional storage.” But what if neither option works for you? Luckily, you ca
What makes a safe username?
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If you take your online safety seriously, you know you need to create a strong password to protect your online accounts. However, do you take the same care for your accounts’ usernames? In this article we go over why you should, and what is a safe us
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Lots of people don’t use online payment platforms because they don’t want to pay the service fee, don’t trust them, or simply don’t know they exist. Whatever the reason, there are a number of situations where you might need to email someone your ban
How to disable Firefox Password Manager
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If you’re using Mozilla Firefox,one of our recommended browsers, you’ll have come across its built-in password manager. While it gets a lot right, it doesn’t offer the same functionality as fully fledged password managers do and you may want to repla
Password vs passphrase
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When securing a system or your online accounts, setting a strong password is the most important thing you can do. But what’s stronger — a password of apparently random characters or a passphrase of several unrelated words?  This article explains whi
What is the difference between backup and sync?
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Data backup and data sync are different approaches to storing and updating files that have become popular with the rise of cloud storage. Knowing which one to use and when is one part of using your cloud storage effectively. The short version is tha