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What is quantum encryption? How it works and why it matters
As the age of quantum computers approaches, it brings both exciting opportunities and new challenges for consumer technology. One is that quantum computing has the potential to break otherwise solid e...
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PPPoE vs DHCP: Which should you use?
PPPoE and DHCP are the two most common methods for establishing and managing internet connections, but they operate in very different ways. Whether you're configuring a router, evaluating your ISP's ...
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Quantum VPN: What it is and why it matters
A quantum VPN is a virtual private network designed to protect your internet data from the coming threat of quantum computers. Unlike traditional VPNs that rely on encryption algorithms vulnerable to ...
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Smartwatch security: How to protect your data and privacy
Smartwatches are powerful devices that offer a window into your personal life. They collect sensitive data like your physical activity, messages, and payment information. As they connect to ever more ...
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The 7 pillars of zero-trust security
Zero trust is a security model based on the assumption that threats exist both within and outside a system. In a zero-trust model, you trust no one until they’ve been adequately authenticated, and e...
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What is lattice-based cryptography, and why does it matter in the post-quantum era?
It’s easy to forget how much our lives depend on encryption. Every time you log into your bank account, send a message, or save a password, there’s some heavy-duty math working quietly in the back...
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All you need to know about end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp (2025 guide)
WhatsApp locks every personal chat, call, photo, and video with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). Only you and the person you talk to hold the cryptographic keys, so nobody in the middle, including WhatsA...
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What is post-quantum cryptography?
Quantum computers might still feel like something out of sci‑fi, but they’re improving fast, and one day, they could break the encryption schemes we rely on to keep the internet secure. That’s w...
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What is bloatware, and how can you remove it?
Bloatware is a term that can refer to any unimportant app or service on your phone, although it’s most frequently applied to unwanted pre-installed apps. These apps consume important system resource...
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How to set up and use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) for secure communication
PGP is one of the most effective email and file encryption protocols, but its complexity makes it inaccessible for most people. If you’ve ever tried to use PGP before, you can probably attest to how...