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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Understanding Spousal Identity Theft and How It Happens
Your spouse knows your credit card numbers, driver's license information, and even your SSN. Can spousal identity theft happen?
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10 Text Message Scams You Didn't Know About (Until Now)
Scammers are everywhere — even in your text message inbox. Here are the 10 latest text message scams to be aware of (and how to avoid them).
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What Are Trackers? How To Stop Being Tracked Online
Trackers collect, store, and share information about you while you browse or shop online — which can become a major privacy concern if you’re not careful.
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Discover Identity Theft Protection Review: Is It Worth It?
Learn how Discover Identity Theft Protection compares to other identity theft protection services including LifeLock and Aura.
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Zander Identity Theft Protection: Is It Worth It?
Zander is one of the most well-known names in insurance — but if you’re not careful, its identity theft protection service can leave you vulnerable.
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How To Remove Adware From Android Phones and Tablets
An adware infection can cause constant pop-ups, notifications, and website redirects on your Android device — but it’s more than just an annoyance.