Mary James

Mary's Latest Articles

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  Heard of YubiKey? After This, You May Want One

  The YubiKey is reminiscent of a flash drive, but instead of holding data, it protects your data with advanced encryption and automated features.

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  VantageScore vs. FICO: How To Demystify Your Credit Scores

  Lenders and creditors use various VantageScore and FICO score models to determine your creditworthiness. Improve your financial literacy by understanding your credit scores.

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  Incogni vs. Aura 2025: Robust Data Removal vs. Full Identity Theft Protection

  Incogni beats Aura because it's a more comprehensive data removal service, but Aura has its own strengths when it comes to ID theft protection.

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  Whoer VPN Review 2025: Why This Is a Risky VPN

  Top-rated VPN services offer advanced online privacy with strong encryption protocols, robust security features, and fast speeds. Here’s where Whoer VPN fell short.

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  How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Chrome [Step-by-Step Guide]

  We tested how to manage Google pop-ups on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to bring you the most up-to-date ways to customize your Chrome browser experience.

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  Is Google’s Dark Web Monitoring Enough? [Tested]

  We tested Google’s free dark web monitoring service to see what it does and if Google One’s dark web report was enough to protect our personal data. Here’s what we found.

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  Block Temu Ads In-App and Online [Step-By-Step Guide]

  Temu has a huge marketing budget to push endless ads out to you on all your devices, but you can learn how to block unwanted ads and protect your privacy at the same time.

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  How To Block Netflix Ads: Go Ad-Free Without Upgrading in 2025

  Netflix’s ad-supported tier is cheaper than its two other plans, but we can show you how to block ads on the platform without having to do any crazy configurations or download sketchy software.

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  The Best Free Credit Monitoring Services 2025

  After testing Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, and Experian, we think Credit Karma offers the best free credit monitoring service. Here’s why.

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  Deactivate or Delete Facebook to Help Prevent Identity Theft, Here’s How

  If you decide it’s time to move away from Facebook, here’s how to delete your data so you don’t leave yourself open to scams, spam, and even identity theft.

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  myFICO vs. Credit Karma 2025: Identity Protection vs. Credit Monitoring

  When testing both services, we found myFICO’s free and paid plans were very different, while Credit Karma offered lots of features with some compromises.

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  Is Bluesky Safe? As Its Popularity Rises, so Do Bluesky Scams (2025)

  Bluesky offers social media users more control over their data and feeds than X or Facebook, but its lackluster verification and rapid growth have left it open to scammers.

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  The Best VPNs for Privacy 2025

  We've tested dozens of VPNs and think NordVPN, Proton VPN, and Surfshark are the best for privacy. Plus, these VPNs boast a long list of other features that make them perfect for keeping your data secure.

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  Ready To Delete X (Formerly Twitter)? Here’s How

  There are plenty of reasons why you may want to delete your X (formerly Twitter) account. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make sure all your data is really gone.

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  True People Search Removal: How To Remove Your Personal Info and Prevent Identity Theft

  Data broker sites like True People Search collect your public info and put it online for anyone to find. Learn how to delete your info and reclaim your data privacy.

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  We Tested 8 Web Builders: These Are the Top 3 AI Website Builders for Businesses in 2025

  We tested 8 website builders and found Wix, Squarespace, and Hostinger’s AI tools to be stand-out. We compare platforms to help you pick the right one for your business.

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  WordPress vs. Squarespace 2025: Content Creation vs. Ecommerce Ease

  WordPress offered us tools for a beautiful blogging experience, but Squarespace stood out for being more versatile and geared toward online businesses.

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  Wix vs. WordPress 2025: Ease of Use vs. Limitless Customization

  We were impressed with Wix’s extensive AI tools and the customization WordPress offers. Our comparison highlights the best value for new or established website owners.

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  How To Use WordPress: Quick Building Guide for Beginners (2025)

  WordPress is super customizable but can be overwhelming for beginners. Use our 10-step WordPress tutorial to get started building your personal or professional website.

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  The Best Free Website Builders (2025)

  We tested Wix, Square Online, and WordPress to see which free web builder has the best features for different types of websites and online marketplaces.

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  WordPress Review 2025: Is This Popular Platform the Best for Small Businesses?

  We tested WordPress and found the platform great for blogging. But for startup ecommerce websites, we wouldn’t recommend the platform over other web builders. Here’s why.