Digital Security 101
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Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App
Aura vs. Bark is a hot debate — which is the best parental controls app to keep your kids safe online? It’s time to find out.
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Identity Theft Insurance Coverage, Limits, and Exclusions
Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.
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11 Top VPN Features, What To Look For Before You Buy
Most extensive VPN features can be overwhelming — like split tunneling or DNS leak protection. If you’re only looking to stream, game, keep it simple.
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Is ID Watchdog Worth It? What To Know Before You Buy
ID Watchdog offers one of the best insurance policies in the industry — but its lack of digital security and questionable data policies are problematic.
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IdentityIQ Review: Is It Really Worth It?
IdentityIQ offers one of the most affordable basic plans for ID theft protection — but can leave you vulnerable even on its higher-priced plans.
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How To Properly Set Up Your Privacy Settings on iPhones
Your iPhone’s default privacy settings are relatively strong, but they can leave you vulnerable to data losses and hacking — unless you make these changes.
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How To Block Inappropriate Content: 2024 Guide For Parents
Teens and kids are curious about adult content — these tools and steps will help ensure that they can’t easily access it without your permission.
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The 10 Latest VPN Scams: Read This Before Buying
VPN scams can put your privacy, identity, and online accounts at risk. Learn how to avoid the latest VPN scams and find a VPN provider that’s safe to use.
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Is Omegle Safe for Kids? How To Protect Your Kids Online
Omegle has become popular again with people of all ages, including children and teens — but anonymous interactions online are inherently dangerous.
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How To Avoid the Credit National Assist Debt Relief Scam
Are you getting calls from “Credit National Assist?” Learn how to spot this common phone scam and protect yourself from fraudsters.
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How To Repair Your Credit After Identity Theft
Did an identity thief ruin your credit with fraudulent charges? Here’s what you can do to repair your credit score after identity theft.
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Credit Repair Scams: New Scam Types & How To Avoid Them
In credit repair scams, companies or individuals promise to improve your credit score using illegitimate means. Learn how to give these a wide berth.
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How Long Does It Take To Repair Your Credit? (How To Do It)
Saddled with a low credit score due to fraud or missed payments? Learn how long it takes to repair credit (and how to do it the right way).
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Are Free Credit Reports Safe? How To Avoid Credit Score Scams
Scammers use fake credit score sites and repair agencies to steal your personal info. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest credit score scams.