Courtney Daybell
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With over 15 years of experience in print journalism, Courtney Daybell now applies her skills to cybersecurity. Holding a B.A. in Communications from Brigham Young University, she specializes in topics such as identity theft protection, online privacy, minimizing your digital footprint, and scam protection.
Courtney shares insights on the latest scams and offers practical tips for securing personal data by deactivating online accounts. Her work has been featured in Time Out New York, The Cut, Salt Lake Magazine, and The Daily Herald.
When she’s not writing, Courtney enjoys spending time outdoors with her three children or listening to true crime podcasts.
- Time Out New York
- 24SLC
- The Cut
- Salt Lake Magazine
- The Daily Herald
- Identify Theft
- Parental Controls
- Online Privacy
- B.A. from Brigham Young University
- Mac or PC: Mac
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Courtney's Latest Articles
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Holiday Fraud: 9 Scams To Avoid This Holiday Season
As holiday spending increases, so does fraud — avoid these nine holiday scams this season.
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Norton Privacy Monitor 2025: Is It Worth the Money?
If you’re looking for a standout data removal service, you may want to look elsewhere.
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The Best Alternatives to AVG 2025
AVG is a good antivirus solution, but it isn’t perfect for all users. Below, we share our recommendations for AVG alternatives and help you determine the best antivirus software fit.
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Bark vs. MMGuardian 2025: Which Parental Control App Is Best For Your Family?
Bark and MMGuardian are both good parental control apps, but Bark has a more comprehensive monitoring feature encompassing over 30 social media, gaming, and messaging apps, so we chose Bark to monitor our family’s online activities.
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MMGuardian Review 2025: Will It Keep Your Kids Safe?
MMGuardian is a good parental control app option if you’re an Android user, but it falls short for iOS users.
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How To Watch “Gladiator” From Anywhere: The Historical Epic Continues
Russell Crowe’s iconic “Gladiator” character, Maximus Decimus Meridius, may have fought his last battle, but his son Lucius (twist!) is back for revenge. Get ready for “Gladiator II” and learn where to watch the iconic first movie from anywhere.
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How To Watch the 2025 MLB Playoffs From Anywhere
The MLB postseason is here. Learn how to catch all the excitement of the MLB playoffs from anywhere in the world.
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Is Roblox Safe For Your Kids? Here’s What You Need To Know
Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms among kids and teens, but is it safe? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to make Roblox safe for kids.
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How To Watch “Bluey” Online: Your Complete Guide
“Bluey” lovers unite: Our guide explains how to watch “Bluey” online and walks you through all the streaming platforms and VPN options, so you can keep up with the Heelers — no matter your location.
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Apple Passwords vs. LastPass 2025: Which Password Manager Is for You?
For Mac and iOS lovers, iCloud Keychain has always been a good password manager, but the new Apple Passwords is now compatible with Windows, making it a top contender for any user.
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Privacy Badger vs. uBlock Origin 2025: Which Free Blocker Should You Use?
Privacy Badger and uBlock Origin are free ad blockers that bring something to the table, but uBlock Origin provides a seamless, clutter-free browsing experience.
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DeleteMe vs. Hogo Privacy Defense 2025: Data Removal Service Duel
DeleteMe and Hogo Privacy Defense can both remove your private information from the internet, but DeleteMe offers a superior data removal service coupled with security features to help enhance your online privacy.
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DeleteMe vs. Incogni 2025: Who Protects Your Data Better?
Incogni bests DeleteMe because it removes data automatically from 420+, compared to DeleteMe's 153-750+, and it provides unlimited custom removals.
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DeleteMe Discount 2025: Save 20% With This Deal
Our #1 data removal service is DeleteMe, which can help you erase your digital footprint. Learn how to get a 20% discount on your first purchase.
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Total Adblock vs. Adblock Plus 2025: Which Adblock Takes the Win?
Between Total Adblock and Adblock Plus, Total Adblock takes the victory for superior ad and tracker blocking, enhanced antivirus software protection, and perfect test scores.
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Total Adblock vs. Proton VPN NetShield 2025: Which is Better?
Total Adblock is one of the best ad blockers available, so how does Proton VPN NetShield measure up?
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Aura Antivirus vs. Malwarebytes 2025: Superb Bundled Protection vs. Basic Free Protection
Aura Antivirus and Malwarebytes both offer a suite of digital security tools in addition to antivirus protection. Malwarebytes has a free plan, but Aura Antivirus offers broader device coverage.
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TotalAV Antivirus Prices 2025: Protection Worth the Price
TotalAV offers comprehensive antivirus protection and three different plans, each offering scanning for viruses, phishing and malware detection, as well as real-time protection.
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Total Adblock Price 2025: Is the Premium Subscription Worth the Cost?
Learn all about Total Adblock's pricing options and see how its free plan compares to its premium package.
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How To Hide Your IP Address (And Why You Should)
Whether you want to browse the internet anonymously or access geo-restricted content, here’s how and why you should hide your IP address.
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How To Block Ads on Pinterest
Pinterest ads are more than just a nuisance — they can also lead to scams and security threats. Learn how to block them and enjoy a secure, ad-free experience.
