Most people today use online services daily to make their lives easier or more exciting. Whether it's because you need to get in touch with someone on the other side of the planet, or you need to watch your favorite TV show one night, or need to respond to a work email, we all constantly spend exponentially more time online. Where there is a market full of customers there are also people who are willing to exploit them and steal their information. Fortunately, there…

Are you in doubt about how powerful your antivirus program actually is? There are so many different programs on the market that can protect against viruses. Many of them also have versions that are free, and these are typically the ones people use. Some are better than others, that's just the way it is. But which ones are best and are yours good enough? With Dr. Web CureIt you can quickly test if your antivirus program does not live up to the standards. A simple…

Are you going to sell your old computer? Or are they sensitive files you want to get rid of forever? So read on here. Usually, when you delete files, there is a good chance they can be recovered again and it is not always in your best interest. With Active ZDelete, however, you can make sure they cannot be restored. Permanent deletion of files Usually, when you delete a file, it is actually only compressed. It becomes so small that it cannot be used, and then it is…

What does privacy mean to you? It could be curtains for your windows, front door locks, garden fences and personal belongings that can be stored away in drawers and cabinets. It's nice to have privacy; feeling comfortable without being observed and watched by others. So when you sit at home and use the internet, everything is fine, right? Not necessarily. Privacy and the Internet these days rarely go hand in hand. No matter what you use the internet for, there is an…

You've probably heard a lot of talk about VPN these days. How many people experience collecting personal information about them without their consent, how they are monitored and studied, and hungry companies and corporations that are just pushing product after product on your face. First of all, it's annoying, but it's also a bit worrying. The internet is a great place and a great resource, and here you should preferably be able to travel in peace and in safety. Wi…

Are you in search of a VPN, but you don't like the idea of having to subscribe for years to get a decent price that can pay off in the long run to have it? Well, there are good alternatives. There are many free VPNs, but the vast majority are not really worth the trouble. An exception here is DewVPN, which is free of charge, but also has a lot of other benefits. Fast speed and strong security Usually, VPNs that are free are not very effective, and they greatl…

Did you know that most of what you do on the Internet can be intercepted and seen by anyone with an interest in it? This is especially true of large IT companies like Google, Microsoft etc. Google is especially known for collecting large amounts of data from its users, which can then be resold to companies that would like to sell you products. This can be argued to be relatively harmless, but it is more about the principle that they can just use your information as…

Is security and enhanced privacy important to you when using the Internet? There are many reasons why this is more important than you might think, but some of the top points that are so often heard in the media are that your anonymity is often compromised and personal information about you is leaked from right to left. That is why it can be really smart to have a program on hand that covers your tracks, so to speak. They are called Virtual Private Network (VPN), an…

Installing programs and applications from the Internet is a great way to find software that can make your life easier when using your computer. There is almost a program for every imaginable purpose, which is why you can download a lot quickly. Sometimes, these programs may contain what is called adware: extra software, which they include in their own. They typically do this to earn a little extra. But you may not be interested in this extra software, and quite oft…

Strong passwords are one of the best ways you, as a frequent user of Internet services, can ally yourself. You hear far too many stories from people who have somehow been hacked. This is typically because you are too wasted with your online security, and this is especially true with your passwords. Many websites today have sharpened their demands on the complexity of passwords, but typically you can get away with just six characters, one being a capital letter and…