Catherine McNally

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  AVG Antivirus Review 2025: Is It Worth the Upgrade?

  AVG Technologies has been available in the U.S. since 1991, and its flagship antivirus has evolved with the times. AVG earned top marks in AV-TEST lab tests and offers a full suite of security features.

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  ExpressVPN Review 2025: Private, Secure (and Pricey) [Tested]

  ExpressVPN lives up to its name as a speedy VPN service. It also provides top security and privacy, but at an expensive price compared to other VPNs.

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  Everything to Know About VPN Encryption

  VPNs protect your information through varying encryption methods and security protocols. Find out what you need to be protected.

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  Malwarebytes Antivirus Review 2025: Is It Worth the Hype?

  Malwarebytes offers user-friendly antivirus with a deep focus on removing malware. But with outdated third-party test results, we relied on our in-house testing to decide whether Malwarebytes is worth it.

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  IPVanish Review 2025: Unlimited Devices, New Features [Tested]

  IPVanish can easily unblock streaming services and has all the core features of a premium VPN, but it's not our top pick for privacy-minded users. Learn why.

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  Surfshark VPN Review 2025: Great Value, But is It Safe? [Tested]

  Surfshark offers an all-around solid product that’s safe, affordable, and loaded with features.

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  7 Legit Ways to Block Ads on YouTube [Tested December 2025]

  Are you over YouTube ads? Here are a couple of ways to block those commercials no matter the device or web browser you use.

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  How Fast Is Gigabit Internet? (And 5 Reasons Why You Might Need It)

  Gigabit internet kicks your speed up to 1,000 Mbps and is one of the fastest internet options out right now. But is it worth the extra cost? Maybe not.

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  How to Block Ads on Hulu (It’s Easier Than You Think)

  If you love watching Hulu but hate all the annoying ads, there are ways around it. You can have your streaming service and watch it ad-free.

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  Webroot Antivirus Review 2025: How Does It Stack Up?

  Webroot Internet Security Plus boasts cloud-based antivirus protection, but how does it really stack up as a virus scanning software? Let’s take a look.

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  “Digital Driver’s License and Registration Please”: Are Mobile Licenses Secure?

  As more states roll out digital driver’s licenses, security and privacy concerns have cropped up. Find out how secure your personal information is with a digital driver’s license.

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  How to Stop Getting Facebook Ads in December 2025

  Are you annoyed with all the Facebook ads you see when scrolling through your newsfeed? There are ways to block those ads, learn how here.

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  [Survey] How Many Parents Favor a TikTok Ban?

  All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 parents to find out how they feel about social media and the internet’s impact on their children, data privacy, and more.

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  NordVPN Review 2025: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

  NordVPN offers excellent standards of security and privacy without compromising on internet speed, making it one of the best VPNs in the market.

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  What’s a Good Internet Speed for Work From Home?

  How much internet speed do you need to work from home and not lose your mind? 100 Mbps is the recommended download speed. Here's why.

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  Does a VPN Prevent DDoS Attacks?

  Preventing DDoS attacks is a multi-layer strategy that can include using a VPN for encryption and masking your known public IP address. Here's what to know.

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  11 of the Most Dangerous Computer Viruses and How To Avoid Them

  The most dangerous malware can cost you tons of money and time to repair your data and devices. Here’s what you can do to avoid the hassle.

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  What Can Someone Do with Your IP Address (and How Can You Keep it Safe)?

  Learn what your IP address reveals about you — and what others can do with this information.

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  What Is a Good Download and Upload Speed?

  Fast internet speeds are generally thought of to be at least 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads. Find out what can slow you down and how you can fix it.

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  Truly Anonymous Browsing: How To Browse Online Without Anyone Knowing

  Here’s how a VPN, secure browser, encrypted email, and other tools can help you achieve anonymous browsing online.

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  How to Change Your IP Address by Device

  If you want to have more online security, here's how to change your IP address on Windows, a Mac, iPhone, or Android the easy way.