Beware: Many highly recommended “best VPNs” don’t live up to their privacy claims
Posted on June 27, 2018 By Dennis
Sometimes, VPNs abuse users’ trust and expose their personal details. In this article, I’ll cover several privacy-related incidents in which VPN providers failed to live up to their privacy claims.
DNS spoofing: what it is, why it is used, and how to avoid it
Posted on May 30, 2018 By Dennis
DNS spoofing is also known as: DNS tampering, DNS cache poisoning, DNS hijacking, DNS redirection. We’ll explain how the domain name system works, what DNS spoofing is, how DNS spoofing is used, and how to avoid it.
How to set up Cloudflare DNS on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux
Posted on April 20, 2018 By Dennis
I’ll show you how to use Cloudflare DNS on any device to improve your privacy by preventing your ISP from snooping on web page requests. We also examine the pros and cons of using Cloudflare DNS versus other public DNS providers.
How cookies track you around the web and how to stop them
Posted on February 24, 2018 By Dennis
Some cookies are harmless, but others remain active even on websites that they didn’t originate from, gathering information about your behavior and what you click on. These are called third-party persistent cookies or, more colloquially, tracking cookies.
How to stop ISPs, advertisers, and hackers gathering information about your child
Posted on February 20, 2018 By Dennis
If your child spends any time online, chances are ISPs, advertisers, and hackers are able to collect information about them. Find out the steps you can take to stop ISPs tracking your child.
8 easy steps to secure your computer
Posted on February 20, 2018 By Dennis
Whether you use your computer primarily for work tasks or personal use or both, it’s prudent to keep its contents secure. Find out about 8 simple steps you can take to secure your computer.
How I stay anonymous online
Posted on February 19, 2018 By Dennis
I explain all the precautions I take in order to stay anonymous online, complete with links, instructions, and helpful tips.
What does the US government know about you?
Posted on February 17, 2018 By Dennis
How much information does the US government have about you, an average US citizen? I attempt to cover all the ways that the feds can track you down.