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7 fastest ways to level up your privacy
There are so many tips and tricks to improve your online privacy and security, the lists can get overwhelming (see here and here). So for Data Privacy Day, on January 28, we thought we’d whittle th...
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Are free VPNs safe? What you need to know when choosing free vs. paid VPN
A VPN is meant to protect your privacy, encrypt your data, and keep your online activity secure. But are free VPNs safe? The reality is that many come with VPN security risks that can expose your info...
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12 best Google Maps alternatives in 2025
Make no mistake: Google knows a lot about you. The tech giant collects data ranging from your search history to everything you ask your voice assistant. In fact, it will only refrain from doing so aft...
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How to Boost Online Banking Security
It should require no explanation why our online banking details are essential. We keep our money there, and if our accounts become unavailable for a short time or we lose access to them, it would be h...
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How to send an anonymous email
Want to blow the whistle on something going on in your company? Got secrets to reveal but don’t want to get too involved? Whatever your reasons, it’s possible to send an email without anyone traci...
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15 best YouTube alternative sites and competitors in 2025
With over 2 billion active users per month, YouTube is the world’s largest video hosting platform, the second most popular social media platform, and the second largest search engine. It dwarfs its ...
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Tech Friend: My VPN location seems to be wrong
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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How does Google know your location when you’re using a VPN?
One of the main purposes of using a VPN is to get a new IP address. This obscures your identity but can also make you appear to be in a different geographical location. So it might seem odd that when ...
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What is “Spam Risk” and how do I block these phone calls?
What should you do when you get a phone call and see “Spam Risk” on your screen? Should you answer? The short answer is no – it’s probably spam. If your Caller ID screen shows “Spam Risk...
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What is bloatware, and how can you remove it?
You might use your camera app every day, but what about that browser that came with your phone? And that weather-checking app that you’re sure you didn’t install? It’s all bloatware. And if it...
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