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Privacy guides

  • Privacy guides
When you use DNA genetic testing services like 23andMe or AncestryDNA, your data can be used in ways you can’t always control.
  • Privacy guides
Despite its popularity, SMS is a dangerously insecure way to send text messages. We examine why and discuss what you can do about it.
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SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 are protocols used by email clients to send and receive emails. We take an in-depth look.
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Fingerprinting is a devious way to identify you on the internet and can be very hard to prevent
What is personally identifiable information
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What is personally identifiable information, and how can it be used against you? We go over what PII stands for, and how you can protect it.
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If you’re still holding on to an embarrassing email address, it’s time to change it. Learn how to change your email address in five easy steps.
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Learn the different ways to send an email to multiple email addresses with our explainer on To, CC, and BCC.
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What exactly is the cloud, how does it work, and is it secure?
what-is-spam-email
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Learn all about spam emails, how to identify and prevent them, and how spam email filters work.
Privacy decrypted: privacy policy
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Ultimate guide to privacy policies: How to quickly read and understand a privacy policy to take back control of your personal data.
  • Privacy guides
We look at how encrypted email works and how Proton Mail keeps your messages private with end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption.