Catherine McNally

Catherine's Latest Articles

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  How To Get Rid of Viruses: 3 Steps to Find and Remove Viruses From Your Computer

  An infected computer is stressful, but here's a step-by-step guide to get rid of viruses.

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  8 Social Media Safety Tips and the Safest Social Media Apps in 2025

  Avoid becoming clickbait — stay up to date with the latest social media scams and safer social media apps alternatives.

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  Bitdefender Free Review 2025: Good or Should You Upgrade?

  Explore how Bitdefender Free stacks up in offering essential antivirus protection without the price tag and whether it's the right choice for your cybersecurity needs.

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  What Are Pop-Up Ads? (And How To Block Them)

  Pop-up ads could contain malicious code that downloads malware to your device. Here’s how to block pop-up windows on your browser and protect your data.

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  How Does Antivirus Software Help Protect Your Private Data?

  Antivirus software gets sold to protect your online security, but how it works may surprise you.

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  How to Download Files Safely from the Internet

  At some point, you’ll need to download files for any number of reasons. Here’s how to know if a download is safe or not.

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  Are Tracking Cookies Stalking You on the Web?

  Learn how internet ads figure out what you like or do by tracking your web browsing activity, and how to avoid them by blocking third-party cookies.

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  What Is an IP Address?

  IP addresses establish your presence on the internet, somewhat like your home address. Here’s what to know about keeping your IP address safe to maintain your privacy.

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  What Is a Web Browser and How Does It Work?

  Without a web browser to interpret web code, the internet would be inaccessible to us all. Here’s how browsers work to connect you to the World Wide Web.

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  How To Change Your Privacy Settings for a Safer Online Experience

  If you haven’t checked your privacy settings, you could be exposing more data than you would like. Here’s how to update your settings across operating systems and devices to stay safe.

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  How to Clear Cookies in Google Chrome (Step-by-Step Guide)

  When you use Google Chrome, it saves information from the websites you visit. Clearing these files, called cookies, may fix some of your computer issues. Here's how.

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  How To Disable Cookies on Firefox: Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS

  Disabling cookies is a default setting for Firefox, but you can take your online privacy a step further by also blocking third-party cookies and trackers.

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  How To Enable and Disable Cookies on Safari

  Want to prevent trackers from using cookies and website data to find out where you go online? We’ll show you how to enable or disable your Safari cookies in this easy-to-follow guide.

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  How To Clear Cookies in Microsoft Edge [Step-by-Step Guide]

  Learn all about how to manage cookies in Microsoft Edge, including how to clear the cache, remove your browsing history, and delete cookies.

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  How To Manage Cookies in Your Opera Browser

  If you’re new to the Opera Browser experience and want to manage cookies, this article’s for you. With a few pointers, you’ll be an Opera pro in no time.

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  Complete Guide to Cookies and Where They're Stored

  Web browsers use computer cookies to save information about your habits. So, where are cookies stored? We cover all you need to know about finding your cookies in this article.

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  Should You Accept Cookies?

  Computer cookies are essential to the modern web, but they're also a security risk. Here’s when you should and shouldn’t accept cookies.

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  What Is a Web Beacon and Why Should You Care?

  If you’re concerned about internet tracking, you’ll want to know how web beacons affect you.

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  How To Protect Your Computer and Stay Safe Online

  There are no shortages of internet scammers. Make sure you don’t become the next victim by following some simple internet safety tips.

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  How Internet Cookies Track You — Should You Accept?

  Internet cookies ensure websites remember who you are so you can have a smooth browsing experience. But not all cookies are bad. Here’s what to know.

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  How To Enable or Disable Cookies in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, & More [2025 Guide]

  Want to know how to disable cookies and enable them for better privacy and device performance? We’ll show you what you need to know in this guide.