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Tech Friend: How to clear iPhone system data and free up storage
If you’ve ever checked your iPhone storage and seen a huge chunk labeled ‘System Data,’ you might have wondered what’s in there and whether you can delete it. System data consists mostly of ba...
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How to stay anonymous in online chats
In April 2023, Jack Teixeira—a former U.S. airman in the Massachusetts Air National Guard—was found to have regularly leaked two sets of classified Pentagon documents on various servers of the onl...
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What is a dark web scan?
Data breaches are so common now that a new one seems to appear in the headlines every week. And one of the most frustrating aspects of these information leaks is there’s nothing that can be done by ...
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Best dark web search engines in 2025
So, you’ve decided to explore the dark web. First, you need to know how to access the dark web, and once you’re in, you can’t just perform a normal Google search. You’ll need a dark web search...
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Tech Friend: Can a VPN limit browser fingerprinting?
Tech Friend is our advice column covering cybersecurity, privacy, and everyday technology. Email your question to techfriend@expressvpn.com. If you have questions about your ExpressVPN subscription or...
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Guide: How to use ChatGPT to improve your writing
With the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, many got a first taste of what an AI chatbot can do when it comes to generating text—and it’s a lot. Not only does ChatGPT answer questions, but ...
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The cost of FOMO: Biggest event ticket price hikes for 2023
The rising cost of event tickets becoming a barrier to entry for the average fan . Men's Wimbledon Final revealed as highest-priced sports ticket of the year . Resale ticket prices soar by 428% for th...
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Q&A: ExpressVPN co-founder Peter Burchhardt on the shifting state of digital privacy
The need for privacy protections has remained a constant since ExpressVPN's founding in 2009, but the tools, technology, and threats have all shifted and evolved. We sat down with Peter Burchhardt, on...
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What to do when you accidentally go viral
So you’ve gone viral. Maybe it was intentional, but it most likely wasn’t. Either way, the cat’s out of the bag and your pretty mug is all over the internet. Your phone is buzzing non-stop and y...
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Best AirTag Alternatives for Android & iPhone (2025) – Top 5 Picks!
Have you ever feared losing a favorite bag, a set of keys, or a piece of luggage on a trip? Apple AirTags seem like a solid fix, but some users want options for Android phones, stronger privacy protec...
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