Patti Croft
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Patti Croft, a seasoned technology writer with over three years of experience, holds an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Computer Science. Drawing from her background as a technical analyst and security specialist, she covers a range of topics including data security, parental control software, antivirus solutions, and more.
Patti stays on top of the latest cybersecurity trends and tests new data protection methods to help her readers choose the best products. She's skilled at finding new ways to protect data and solving IT cybersecurity issues. Patti also enjoys exploring new applications and simplifying complex technology topics for her audience.
In her spare time, she is an avid reader and researcher and loves spending time with her pets. She currently shares an office with her cat, Beau.
- Antivirus
- Online Privacy
- Identity Theft
- M.B.A. and a B.S. in Computer Science from Troy University
- Mac or PC: Mac
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Patti's Latest Articles
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Aura Antivirus vs. McAfee 2025: How Does the Award-Winning AV Solution Compare?
Both Aura Antivirus and McAfee offer a full security suite with more than just antivirus protection, including identity theft insurance and transaction monitoring for those who want financial security with their antivirus.
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Aura Antivirus Price 2025: Subscription Breakdown Explained
Aura antivirus has three paid subscriptions, starting at $35.99/first yr.
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Top 5 TotalAV Alternatives 2025
We reviewed the best TotalAV alternatives you can trust, no matter what device you use.
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How To Hide Apps on Your iPhone: A Step-By-Step Guide
Hiding apps and files on your iPhone will streamline your user experience and enhance your privacy and security. This guide will teach you how to hide content and then how to find it afterward.
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Total Adblock vs. Privacy Badger 2025: Ad Blocking vs. Anti-Tracking
If you’re looking for more online privacy, we can help you decide between using a traditional ad blocker like Total Adblock versus an anti-tracking privacy tool like Privacy Badger.
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How To Open a RAR File
This guide helps you learn what a RAR file is and teaches you how to open one.
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Stealth Viruses: How To Deal with These Elusive Threats
Stealth viruses can cause serious damage without your knowledge, and even your antivirus software might miss them completely. Learn how to detect and block these threats in our expert guide.
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Discord Account Hacked: Here’s What To Do Now
Discord is a popular platform for people of all ages, which can make it a prime target for hackers. We’ll discuss the signs to look for and what to do if you suspect your account has been breached.
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Identifying the Common Wells Fargo Scams
If you think you’ve been the victim of a Wells Fargo scam, you need to know what to do next. In this guide, we’ll show you the first steps to take and how to protect yourself against scammers in the future.
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How To Clear Cache on Mac: Step-by-Step Guides
Clearing the cache on your Mac can help your device run faster and free up storage space. We’ll show you how to do it in our detailed, easy-to-follow guides.
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Roblox Account Hacked? Here’s What to Do
If your Roblox account was hacked, don’t panic. Here’s how you can get your account back.
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Bark vs. mSpy 2025: Which Is Best To Keep Your Children Safe Online?
If you want a parental control app and you think you’ve narrowed your choices down to Bark vs. mSpy, this article is for you.
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TermsFeed Review: Is This A Legit Choice For Your Business?
We review TermsFeed’s legal agreement features so you can see if it’s right for your compliance and legal needs.
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What Are Driver Updates? Everything You Need To Know
Driver updates aren’t just for tech-savvy computer users. In this easy-to-follow guide, we’ll show you why you should know more about them and how to update drivers.
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Why Is My Mac So Slow and How Can I Fix It?
If your Mac is running slow, here’s what may speed things up and some recommendations to keep your device functional and secure.
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Geek Squad Scams: What Are They and How To Stop Them
Geek Squad scams rely on name recognition for this brand to trick you into sharing private info. We'll show you how to recognize and stop these attacks before they can cause any damage.
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How to Change Your Default Browser: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your default browser automatically opens when you click a website link or perform an internet search. Here's how to change which browser is default.
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Facebook Account Hacked? Here's How To Take Back Control
Facebook hacks make you race against the attacker to recover your account before they lock you out. Learn how to win this race.
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The Best Antivirus for iPads 2025
After extensive testing and research, we feel that the best antivirus programs for iPads are Norton, McAfee, and Avast.
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Qustodio vs. mSpy 2025: Which Product Is Best for Your Family?
We put two parental control apps to the test to see which is better for your family: The feature-rich Qustodio or the surveillance-king mSpy?
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Are Scammers Taking Over Your Computer? Here’s How To Catch Remote Access
Scammers have numerous ways to try and steal your data. Here’s how to tell if someone is remotely accessing your computer.
