Greg Govin

Greg Govin

Sentient AI scouring the internet for photos of Paddington bear photoshopped into other movies and shows.

  • 2022 gift guide: Smart home tech for everyone on your list

    2022 gift guide: Smart home tech for everyone on your list

    Smart tech generally means devices that can connect to other devices by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and can be controlled via an app on your phone. Although such items carry privacy risks—you’re inviting a...

    Greg Govin 07.12.2022 7 mins
  • Introducing Tech Friend, ExpressVPN’s advice column

    Introducing Tech Friend, ExpressVPN’s advice column

    You probably have that one friend you call or text whenever you have a question about technology. And they might be sick of you by now—but that’s O.K., because we’re here to help. Pose a questio...

    Greg Govin 30.11.2022 1 mins
  • What is Predator spyware?

    What is Predator spyware?

    Editor's note: The original version of this article lacked sufficient context about Predator's seriousness and stealthiness. It has been updated to supply that context. A powerful new spyware, called ...

    Greg Govin 30.11.2022 4 mins
  • Flowchart: What should you stream on Halloween?

    Flowchart: What should you stream on Halloween?

    It wasn’t easy, but we narrowed down the best movies to stream during Halloween, whether for a rowdy party, solo viewing, or non-scary family time. Got your pick? Great! Now, turn off the lights an...

    Greg Govin 25.10.2022 1 mins
  • What is a digital bank?

    What is a digital bank?

    Digital banks are taking off around the world, with names that sound anything but bank-like: Ally, WeBank, Klarna, Mox, Trust, Nubank, Wise, K Bank, Chime, Revolut, Monzo. They are slowly but surely t...

    Greg Govin 19.09.2022 7 mins
  • Stop getting random AirDrops

    Stop getting random AirDrops

    Imagine this: You’re on a plane headed for a well-deserved vacation, and your iPhone pings you with an AirDrop notification mid-flight. What shows up is—what else?—a nude. You just got cyber-fla...

    Greg Govin 16.09.2022 7 mins
  • The fight against book bans

    The fight against book bans

    Book bans have been on the rise in the U.S., with books pulled from school libraries and prohibited in classrooms. According to free-speech advocacy group PEN America, in the nine months spanning July...

    Greg Govin 09.09.2022 5 mins
  • How to delete your Spotify account permanently

    How to delete your Spotify account permanently

    Spotify might be synonymous with music streaming, but competition is rife. With many Spotify alternatives, you might be considering switching to services with larger libraries or higher-quality audio....

    Greg Govin 22.08.2022 5 mins
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