About the Author

Patti Croft

Patti Croft is a freelance writer who specializes in all things technology. Her expertise includes antivirus software, online security strategies, and safety practices. She has a degree in Computer Information Systems and extensive experience working in the IT field.

In her spare time, Patti is an avid reader and researcher, and loves spending time with her pets. She currently shares an office with her cat, Beau.

Articles by Patti

Learn How to Encrypt Your Emails

Do you want to protect your outgoing emails to ensure better privacy? Learn how to encrypt your emails and keep your data safe.
How to Download Files Safely from the Internet

At some point, you’ll need to download files for any number of reasons. Here’s how to know if a download is safe or not.
How to Get Your Name Off Spam Email Lists for Good

Getting rid of the junk in your inbox frees up some space for more important emails. We’ll show you how to do it in this easy-to-follow article.
How To Change Your Privacy Settings for a Safer Online Experience

If you haven’t checked your privacy settings, you could be exposing more data than you would like. Here’s how to update your settings to stay safe.
How To Clear Cookies On Your Google Chrome Browser

When you use Google Chrome, it saves information from the websites you visit. Clearing these files, called cookies, may fix some of your computer issues. Here's how to do it.
How to Enable and Disable Cookies on Safari

Want to prevent trackers from using cookies and website data to find out where you go online? We’ll show you how to enable or disable your Safari cookies in this easy-to-follow guide.