online privacy

  1. ExpressVPN Launches Optimized App for Microsoft ARM-Based Copilot+ Laptops

    Published on September 4, 2024 In a significant development for users of Microsoft's ARM-based Copilot+ laptops, ExpressVPN has launched a new version of its application tailored specifically to these devices. This marks a notable milestone as ExpressVPN becomes one of the first leading VPN...
  2. Top Free VPNs for Windows 11: Enhance Your Online Privacy in 2024

    Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is crucial for safeguarding your privacy and security when browsing with Windows 11. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address, preventing unauthorized entities from tracking your online activity. As users become more aware of privacy...
  3. Windows 10 Anyone know anything about Duck Duck Go?

    Hi I just ran across this search engine that says it doesn't track you or distribute your information. What I like it that it doesn't have the paid entries at the top of the list and a lot less advertising. It also seems to be faster then Google or the other search engines I've been using but...
  4. VIDEO Congress to undo online privacy protections

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  5. Windows 10 Funnysearching browser hijacker (Chrome)

    After installing another piece of software, I accidentally installed a bunch of adware as well. I was able to remove almost everything permanently except for the Funnysearching browser hijacker. My anti-malware programs (Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, Malwarebytes, and Avast!) say that they...
  6. Windows 7 How do I **** ?

    How do I turn in a software pirate to Microsoft? I have a roommate that has a pirated/unpaid for version of Windows 7 Ultimate on his pc. Person, is starting to be a pain & and payback is a bitch. Especially, when it comes from a non-thief, that pays for everything he has. I let him on my...
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    Internet Explorer proxies, NEED HELP, complete newbie to proxies

    I am very angry right now because I have tried to connect to proxies via proxy over and over again for YEARS possibly, I've looked for so many online tutorials, but it NEVER works for me on my end and I have NO idea why. I really need to use a proxy right now and for it to actually work. What...
  8. Windows 7 Google Account

    I just got an email apparently from from Google, saying that someone had tried to use an application of some kind to access my account, and that they had stopped it. They gave the IP address and a location in Morocco of where the attempt came from, and advised if it were not me, to click a link...
  9. Windows 8 Web browsing in Windows 8 Consumer Preview with IE10

    The Windows 8 Engineering Team blog has a great blog on IE10 and show what's new in browsing whilst in a Metro environment: Definitely worth a read..... Link Removed
  10. Panda Security hacked by Antisec !

    The message left on the first page hello friends! pandasecurity.com, better known for its shitty ANTIVIRUS WE HAVE BACKDOORED, has earning money working with Law Enforcement to lurk and snitch on anonymous activists. they helped to jail 25 anonymous in different countries and they were actively...
  11. Windows 7 ASK Toolbar -- Opt-In Option with SUPERAntiSpyware (free)

    Users of the free version of SUPERAntiSpyware are now being offered the Ask Toolbar. The difference, however, is that, unlike other inclusions of the toolbar, it is an opt-in rather than a pre-checked (opt-out) option. I don't believe it was widely advertised, but SAS was acquired by...
  12. Freedom and privacy, R.I.P.

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  13. Windows 7 HTML5 Being Used to Set Persistent Cookies, Study Finds

    HTML5 Being Used to Set Persistent Cookies, Study Finds | threatpost
  14. Windows 7 Facebook page hacked - don't be next!

    Pfizer’s Facebook page hacked – don’t be next! | Naked Security
  15. Windows 7 Does using Facebook put you at more risk elsewhere on the internet?

    Does using Facebook put you at more risk elsewhere on the internet? | Naked Security
  16. Windows 7 Should you use Internet cafes?

    I was on holiday in Liverpool and Manchester and decided to leave my laptop, a Netbook at home and just use the Internet cafes. Some thing which I now regret. As I have found that the computers in the Internet cafes are very very slow,the software is out of date and the computers are poorly...
  17. Windows 7 Steam Hijackers

    Hi I have steam, Last week I noticed my steam account was showing hours of gaming time for games that I always use and some games I haven't played at all. Then the other day I got home and saw "This Account is Currently Being used Elsewhere", and according to my Profile I was playing...
  18. Windows XP Need suggestions on parental control

    Hi, this really really has puzzled me for several days, so my sister has asked me to install some form of parental control on her two computers. It seems she caught her son looking at... things. I've offered to examine all these sites for suitability and got a shocking look!!! Seeing as how he's...