Patti Croft
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Patti Croft, a seasoned technology writer with 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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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.
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What Is Malware and What Does It Do?
Most people have heard of viruses and malware, but may not know what malware programs can do. Here’s what you should know about the different kinds of malware and how it works.
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How Does Antivirus Software Help Protect Your Private Data?
Antivirus software gets sold to protect your online security, but how it works may surprise you.
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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 across operating systems and devices to stay safe.
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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.
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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.