Mary James
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Mary is a cybersecurity writer based in Los Angeles, holding a B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. With over seven years of experience, she focuses on educating the public on a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from VPNs to antivirus software.
Mary’s previous experience in sales and content creation at a private cybersecurity firm has enabled her to translate complex topics into easily digestible concepts. Her work has been featured in national publications such as MSN, CNBC, and PC Matic's private blog, reflecting her dedication to sharing vital cybersecurity insights and empowering the public to safeguard their private data.
When she's not writing, Mary works at her local theatre while also enjoying the trifecta of the beach, mountains, and desert.
- MSN
- CNBC
- PC Matic
- Antivirus
- VPNs
- Identity Theft
- B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University
- Mac or PC: Both
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Mary's Latest Articles
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Here’s a Sneak Peek at the New Apple Passwords App [June 2024]
Apple’s password-storing technology has long been a hands-off process, but with the unveiling of its new Passwords app, Apple is giving other password management solutions a run for their money.
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What Happens to Your Passwords When You Die? Most Internet Users Don't Make Arrangements [Study]
All About Cookies surveyed internet users to find out how many people actually make a plan for their online accounts after their death.
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Best Antivirus Free Trial Downloads of 2025
Testing an antivirus program before purchase can save you a lot of time, money, and effort. Check our top three picks with the most generous free trial periods and avoid the dreaded refund process.
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How To Watch the 2025 UEFA European Championship Qualifiers From Anywhere
If you want to watch the UEFA European qualifiers but aren’t in a geo-access region, you can use one of our top recommended VPNs to stream the games from anywhere.
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Trust.Zone VPN Review 2025: Does It Offer More Than Just Good Security?
Learn all about Trust.Zone VPN in our comprehensive review from hands-on testing.
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DuckDuckGo Review 2025: A Promising Security Suite
DuckDuckGo built its reputation on privacy and has expanded to include a VPN and personal data protection features. We think you’ll love it if you’re okay with a few small cons.
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Norton vs. Avira 2025: Security Suite or Affordable Antivirus?
Both Norton and Avira have proven themselves to be great antivirus solutions, but one offers more features while the other is more affordable.
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1Blocker vs. uBlock Origin 2025: Not Sure Which To Use? We Have the Answer
1Blocker is a good ad blocker designed specifically for macOS and iOS. uBlock Origin is the best free open source ad blocker we’ve tested. We compare 1Blocker and uBlock Origin to help you find the best ad blocking extension or app.
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Total Adblock Discount 2025: Save 75% With This Deal
Total Adblock is our #1 pick for blocking YouTube ads. Learn how to save 75% on your first year’s purchase with our exclusive deal.
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Total Adblock vs. Poper Blocker 2025: Heavyweight vs. Unique
Total Adblock is a more powerful and feature-rich ad blocker than Poper Blocker. We'll detail the price, features, test results, and more of these two ad blockers.
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Incogni Discount 2025: Hands-off Data Removal for Less
Incogni saves you hours by hunting down data brokers and getting them to delete your information.
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Aura Identity Theft Discount 2025
Aura is one of our top-rated identity theft protection providers, and with our exclusive pricing, you can get it at an even deeper discount.
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Top 5 Aura Antivirus Alternatives of 2025
If Aura antivirus doesn’t fit your needs, we’ve rounded up a collection of our favorite alternatives with features to fit any household, budget, or lifestyle.
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Total Adblock vs. 1Blocker 2025: Better Ad Blocking for Windows vs. Mac
Total Adblock and 1Blocker are powerful ad blockers that can protect you from malware while streamlining your online experience. We've broken down their key features and pain points so you'll know which one to pick.
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ZenVPN Review 2025: Overpriced and Underperforming
ZenVPN is an extremely limited, underperforming VPN with lackluster features and functionality meant more for businesses than individuals.
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TotalAV Discount 2025: Get Award-Winning Protection at a Bargain Price
TotalAV often runs promotions on its premium plans, and we have a current discounted price for this award-winning antivirus.
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Aura Antivirus Discount 2025: Get Ultimate Security and Save
Aura, a trusted name in identity theft and parental protection software, is currently offering up to 53% off its powerful antivirus plans.
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The Best VPNs for Turkey 2025
Recently Turkey has begun banning access to popular VPN services, so understanding how to access your VPN can keep your data safe and you out of trouble.
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Aura Antivirus vs. AVG 2025: Identity Protection vs. Bargain Security
Aura brings its digital security knowledge to its antivirus, but does it outweigh AVG’s budget-friendly perfect protection scores?
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Hide Your Personal Windows Files In a Few Easy Steps
If you want to keep your private Windows files hidden, we’ll show you several methods (and a few useful apps) that make sure your data is for your eyes only.
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BolehVPN Review 2025: Are Its Features and Functionality Lacking?
BolehVPN isn’t a bad VPN, but it lacks features and functionality and presents some conflicting information on compatibility and logs.
