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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How To Turn Off Push Notifications on iPhone
If you’re tired of getting all those notifications on your iPhone, we’ll show you how to change those settings and stop the interruptions.
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Dashlane vs. LastPass 2025: Which Keeps Your Security in Mind?
Have you been searching for the right product to secure your data? In this article, we take two of the most popular options, Dashlane and LastPass, and compare them for you.
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How to Opt Out of Nuwber Data Collection
Are you tired of data collection sites like Nuwber getting your personal information? If so, we’ll show you how to remove your data and how to protect it from any future collection.
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Dashlane vs. 1Password 2025: Which Juggernaut Wins the Battle?
Should you opt for 1Password, the straightforward, easy password manager that comes with plenty of features, or Dashlane, which offers end-to-end encryption and lets you take your data with you if you leave?
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KeePass Review 2025: Is Its Free, Local Storage Worth the Effort?
After testing KeePass, we found it could be more work than password manager users could want but it does have top security standards.
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The Best Antivirus Software for iPhone 2025
Looking for ways to protect your iPhone? We tested security suites to find the best antivirus for iPhone, including Norton, McAfee, and Avira. Here's why.
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1Password vs. LastPass 2025: Read This If You’re Concerned About App Security
Should you opt for 1Password, which has local apps you can access offline, or go with LastPass, which gives you more of a universal installation? Our guide will help you decide which of these two popular password managers you should choose.
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How To Trick YouTube TV Location (And Bypass Content Restrictions)
You can watch YouTube TV from anywhere. Here's a step-by-step by guide to changing your YouTube TV location to stream content outside of your network.
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Keeper Password Manager Review 2025: Keeping Your Data Secure
We’ll guide you through the ins and outs of Keeper Password Manager based on its cost, our testing, its security measures, and more.
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The Best Password Managers for Chrome 2025
Dedicated password managers are more secure than Google Password Manager. Based on our testing, we think NordPass, 1Password, and Keeper are the best password vaults for Chrome. Here's why.
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Anti-Malware vs. Antivirus: Which Software Offers the Best Protection?
We explain the difference between anti-malware tools and antivirus software to help you decide which product is right for you.
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How To Use a Pokémon GO VPN To Change Location Anytime
If you play Pokémon GO and want to use a VPN to change your location, we can help. Follow our guide for some Pokémon GO hacks.
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AdGuard Review 2025: Can This App Block It All?
If you’re exhausted by annoying ads while you’re online, you may need an ad blocker. In this article, we’ll go over AdGuard and how it performs against those intrusive pop-up ads.
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How To Find the IP Address on Your Mac (OS X or macOS Ventura)
You don’t need to call the Apple helpdesk to find your IP address on a Mac. We make it easy to access the information you need on macOS with our expert guide.
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How To Remove the Flvto.biz Virus
Are you curious if the flvto.biz website is malicious? If you’ve used this site and have gotten the dreaded flvto.biz virus, read our essential removal guide.
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How To Change Your Location on Tinder in 2025
Whatever your reason for changing your Tinder location, we’ll show you how to start swiping and matching from wherever you prefer.
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How You Can Password-Protect Your PDF Files
If you’re looking for a way to protect your important documents that are sent online, you should learn how to password-protect a PDF.
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How To Get Rid of Roblox Viruses
If you’ve never heard of a Roblox virus, or Roblox itself, we have the information you need to keep your system from getting infected. If you’ve been infected with a Roblox virus, we’ll show you how to delete it and protect your device in the future.
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How To Uninstall Segurazo Antivirus
Have you found the Segurazo Antivirus on your device and didn’t know it was installed? We’ll show you how to remove this potentially unwanted program in our guide.
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Does Performing a Factory Reset Remove Viruses?
Along with modern technology comes the reality of common viruses. If you’ve become the victim of malware on your phone, you may need a factory reset to remove it. But is that all you’ll have to do?
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How To Stop Alexa and Other Assistants from Listening
If you look around your home or office, you most likely have a smart device within reach. If you have privacy concerns about your electronic devices, we’ll show you how to put a stop to those gadgets listening in.
