Dave Schafer
Dave Schafer is a professional writer committed to simplifying technical concepts for all readers. With nearly a decade of experience, he specializes in topics such as routers, hardware, and VPN product comparisons.
His own experience with identity theft drives his passion for cybersecurity and educating others on how to stay safe online. Dave's work has been featured on reputable platforms including SatelliteInternet.com, Switchful, HighSpeedInternet, and more.
When he’s not writing, Dave can be found playing guitar or camping with his family and golden retriever, Rosie.
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- CableTV
- HighSpeedInternet
- Switchful
- VPNs
- Internet Providers
- Antivirus
- Mac or PC: Mac
- Android or iOS: Android
Dave's Latest Articles
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Total Password Review 2025: Do the Features Match the Price?
Total Password is a decent password manager, but it ultimately fails to deliver enough value to justify its high price tag. Learn about our complete testing experience.
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Black Friday Software Deals 2025: Best Discounts On Cybersecurity Bundles
If you’re shopping for complete digital protection, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best times to save on software bundles from the top names in cybersecurity.
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NordPass vs. Bitwarden 2025: Which Should You Trust With Your Passwords?
Your online accounts are only as secure as your passwords. We compare NordPass, the #1 password manager, with Bitwarden, a highly-rated open-source password vault. Learn more.
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EventVPN Review 2025: Our Experience with ExpressVPN’s Free VPN
EventVPN, offered by ExpressVPN, is designed for the Apple ecosystem. We’ve tested the free plan to see if it’s as good as other free VPNs, and whether it’s worth upgrading.
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NordPass vs. Aura Password Manager 2025: Which Password Vault Is Better?
NordPass is our #1 dedicated password manager, but Aura’s all-in-one digital suite offers a competitive password vault. Here’s our experience testing both.
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How To Activate eSIM on iPhone in 2025
An eSIM is a digital SIM card that offers flexibility and convenience, especially when traveling abroad. Learn how to activate or transfer an eSIM on your iPhone.
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Is NordVPN Worth It in 2025?: An Inside Look at the #1 VPN Provider
There’s a lot of hype around NordVPN as the best virtual private network on the market. Is that just good marketing, or is NordVPN worth it compared to other VPN services?
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mSpy Price 2025: Is This Spyware App Worth the Cost?
mSpy is spyware marketed as a parental control app. But due to a lack of transparency, it’s hard to tell how much mSpy costs. We did the research, and here’s what we found.
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Hostinger vs. GoDaddy Web Hosting 2025: Which Can Support Your Business Better?
Hostinger is an outstanding value, but GoDaddy has the brand recognition. Discover which hosting provider is right for your website in our comprehensive comparison.
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DreamHost Review 2025: The Best WordPress Host?
DreamHost offers intuitive WordPress hosting and features an complete AI web builder. But there is a big downside to this dream host. Here’s what we found.
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GoDaddy Web Hosting Review 2025: Is GoDaddy Still Worth It?
GoDaddy is one of the oldest players in the web hosting game, and it may be a solid choice for your business — but only if it’s worth the price.
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GoDaddy Web Hosting Cost in 2025: Hosting Plans Explored
Here’s a look at GoDaddy web hosting costs in 2025. Find out how much it costs to host a website with one of the original web hosting companies.
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How To Host a Website: From Choosing Your Platform to Registering Your Domain
In our step-by-step guide, learn how to host a website. We cover the process, including whether to choose WordPress or an all-in-one provider to host your ecommerce site.
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How To Get a Fake Email Address — And Why You Should
Learn how to protect your privacy by masking your real email address.
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The Safest Email Providers in 2025
No one wants their email address leaked in a data breach or their info used for unwanted marketing. These email services will ensure your content remains yours.
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How NordVPN Meshnet Helped Transform Your Streaming, File-Sharing, and Gaming
NordVPN Meshnet was a secure way to connect multiple devices. It was used for gaming, streaming, file sharing, and more.
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4 Simple Ways To Get a Fake IP Address
Need a fake IP address to safeguard your privacy, bypass censorship, unblock streaming, and more? We’ve got you covered with these 4 simple methods for obtaining a new IP address.
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How To Import Passwords to Firefox Password Manager [Step-by-Step Guide]
Learn how to import passwords into Firefox, along with potential alternative password managers for better security.
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Should You Use the Firefox Password Manager?
Learn how to use the Firefox password manager, why you might want to consider an alternative, and which password managers are best for Firefox.
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TotalAV Price 2025: Do You Get Your Money’s Worth?
TotalAV is one of the best antiviruses available, but is it right for you?
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McAfee Price 2025: What Do You Get for Your Money?
McAfee is one of the oldest antivirus services on the market, but is it worth the price? We've tested McAfee and give you the breakdown of plans and prices.