Mary James

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  Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Antivirus Deals 2025

  Antivirus software is necessary to keep your device clean and running smoothly, so snag one of these Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for some of the lowest prices of the year.

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  Proton Pass Review 2025: A Robust Password Manager from a Digital Privacy Leader

  Proton Pass, offered by the digital security company behind Proton VPN, rivals our other top-tested password managers, but with one notable drawback. Here's what we found.

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  Why Digital Privacy and Security Experts Are Concerned About the Take It Down Act

  TIDA criminalizes the online distribution of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes. Here’s why the new law poses concerns for digital rights groups and others.

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  Is Apple Pay Safe? Yes, Here's Why

  Apple Pay utilizes various forms of encryption to secure your payment, but that doesn't mean the mobile payment system can protect against human error or scams.

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  Install a VPN on Your School Computer, Even if It’s Blocked

  Your school-issued device might ban VPNs, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use one. Our guide explains how to install and use a VPN on school laptops.

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  Is Your VPN Safe? Learn How To Pick the Good From the Bad

  A virtual private network can keep your online data safe and internet activities private, but you need to know how to spot the top products from the scammers.

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  Does a VPN Really Protect You on Public Wi-Fi?

  Did you know that public Wi-Fi isn’t secure? We’ve tested the best VPNs to show you what you need to stay safe online.

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  UltraAV Review 2025: Is This Kaspersky Alternative Good?

  For U.S. users, UltraAV automatically replaced Kaspersky Antivirus after the ban. But our testing revealed some surprising differences from its predecessor.

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  SpyX Review 2025: Does This Spy App Go Too Far for Parental Controls?

  SpyX is a spyware app that markets itself as parental control software. We tested the phone monitoring app to see if it actually works for parents. Here’s what we found.

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  How To Watch the PGA Championship From Anywhere

  The PGA Championship is a globally recognized event. Learn how to watch the complete golf tournament from anywhere worldwide this May 2025.

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  How To Watch the Indy 500 From Anywhere

  FOX has broadcast and streaming rights for the Indy 500 this year, and we’ve hunted down all the places where you can stream the qualifiers and final race.

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  Here’s How To Bypass the HBO Max Password-Sharing Ban [Tested 2025]

  We’ve tested all the top VPNs to find out which ones have the free and premium features to help you bypass the new HBO Max password-sharing ban. Learn how.

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  Microsoft Defender vs. Avast 2025: Is It Worth Upgrading the Free Windows Antivirus?

  Microsoft Defender and Avast both offer free tiers, so we tested them side by side to determine which is better and whether it’s worth upgrading your Windows antivirus.

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  The Best Screen Time App 2025

  If you’re looking for an app to help your child manage screen time, we recommend Bark, Norton Family, and FamilyKeeper. Here’s why these three monitoring apps stand out.

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  What Is Vishing? How To Protect Against Vishing Scams

  Vishing calls can sound legitimate, but learning how to spot, prevent, and remediate them will help you avoid becoming a victim of these phishing identity theft scams.

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  How To Protect Yourself From Government Spying in 2025

  It’s not a conspiracy theory — the U.S. government does conduct mass surveillance of its citizens. Learn how to tell if you’re being spied on and how to protect your data privacy.

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  Canva Website Builder Review 2025: Great for Canva Users, Limited for Businesses

  Canva has been the miracle design tool for so many budding content creators, so we tested its web design feature to see if it’s just as intuitive.

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  uBlock Origin Lite vs. uBlock Origin 2025: Is It Time to Ditch Chrome?

  uBlock Origin was one of the best free ad blockers until Google removed it from the Chrome Web Store in favor of trackers. We tested to see if the Lite version is better.

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  TSA and Border Agents Can Search Your Phone, But What Are Your Rights?

  Concerned about your digital privacy when entering the U.S.? With increased device searches, it’s important to know your rights before agreeing to or refusing a search.

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  NordProtect Review 2025: Is Nord Security’s New Identity Theft Service Good?

  We tested NordProtect to see how its coverage, features, and identity monitoring compare to top providers like Aura and Norton LifeLock. Some of our results were surprising.

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  Easiest Website Builders 2025

  If you think building a website sounds daunting, try Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify. We’ve tested all three and dive into which is the best to launch your ecommerce website.