online privacy

Windows 11’s built-in DNS over HTTPS setting can encrypt the domain-name lookups that would otherwise be visible to a local network operator or ISP—but it does not stop an ISP from “watching everything” a user does online. As reported by How-To Geek, the setting is available under Windows 11’s...

Microsoft Edge’s Copilot integration can make a Mac workflow feel more unified than Safari’s, particularly for users who regularly summarize web pages, compare open tabs, or use AI while researching. But two of the features credited with replacing Safari—Copilot Journeys and connected Gmail...

TechRadar’s 2026 VPN guide names NordVPN as the best service for most people, Surfshark as the budget choice, Proton VPN as the privacy-focused option, and PrivadoVPN Free as the leading limited free service. ExpressVPN remains relevant because of Lightway Turbo, its lower listed entry price...

UK child-protection agencies warned parents on July 3, 2026, to stop leaving children’s photographs publicly visible online, after the National Crime Agency and Internet Watch Foundation said AI tools are being used to turn ordinary images into child sexual abuse material. The guidance, reported...

A massive, unprotected trove of stolen credentials believed to contain roughly 149.4 million unique username–password pairs — including tens of millions tied to major email and social platforms — was discovered by security researcher Jeremiah Fowler and remained publicly accessible for weeks...