Sara J. Nguyen

Sara J.'s Latest Articles

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  What Is Cryptojacking and How Does It Work?

  Cryptojacking is a growing cybersecurity threat designed to steal your device's resources to mine cryptocurrency. Keep reading to learn how it works and how to protect yourself.

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  What Is the Dark Web? Everything You Need To Know

  The dark web has benefits for people looking for ultimate online privacy, but it also has criminals lurking around the corner.

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  How To Know if Your Security or IP Camera Was Hacked

  Security and IP cameras can bring peace of mind, but you'll need to take proactive measures to keep your feed from being hacked.

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  How To Change Your Android Settings (Plus 16 Security Settings to Keep Secure)

  Learn how to easily change your Android's settings — plus which security settings you should make sure are set up properly.

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  How Often Should You Reboot Your Router? (And Why You Should)

  Like our computers, your router also needs to reboot to stay in shape. But how often should you reboot your router?

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  A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Switch Internet Providers

  It's time to switch internet providers, but you could incur fees and have a stressful experience. Here's what to know before you change your internet service provider.

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  How To Remove Your Information from the Internet: The Ultimate Guide

  If you're ready to protect your online privacy, here is how to start removing your personal information from the internet.

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  How To Change Social Media Privacy Settings on Twitter, Facebook, and More

  Check out this step-by-step guide to changing your privacy settings on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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  What Are Smishing Scams? Definition and Examples

  Your text messages are an opportunity for cybercriminals to trick you into a scam. Learn more about smishing and how to stop yourself from becoming a victim.

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  What Is Doxxing? How It Works and How To Prevent It

  Doxxing is when someone exposes your personal information online, usually as a way to intimidate you. Learn more about what you can do to prevent doxxing and report it.

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  What Is a DDoS Attack? Types, Responses, and Prevention

  A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is when a network is flooded with requests and crashes as a result. Here's what to know about responding to this cyberthreat.

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  8 Ways to Get Free or Affordable Internet

  Free internet plans aren't just a dream — it's reality. Check out eight ways to get free or cheap internet at home or in public.

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  IPVanish Review 2026: Unlimited Devices, New Features [Tested]

  IPVanish can easily unblock streaming services and has all the core features of a premium VPN, but it's not our top pick for privacy-minded users. Learn why.

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  What Is a Good Internet Speed for Zoom? (And the Minimum Speed It Can Use)

  Zoom may not require high internet speed, but having a stable connection with a speed of more than 600 Kilobits per second can help your video calls run smoothly.

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  How to Block YouTube Ads in 2026 (7 Methods That Still Work)

  Are you over YouTube ads? Here are a couple of ways to block those commercials no matter the device or web browser you use.

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  Is My Internet Being Throttled? ISP Throttling and How to Stop It

  Is your internet being throttled? Your internet service provider could be slowing down your connection, so here’s what to do about it.

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  Can Chromebooks Get Viruses?

  Chromebook offers a decent level of protection, but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. An antivirus might still help to keep your device safe.

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  How To Get Rid of Viruses: 3 Steps to Find and Remove Viruses From Your Computer

  An infected computer is stressful, but here's a step-by-step guide to get rid of viruses.

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  How To Disable Cookies on Firefox: Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS

  Disabling cookies is a default setting for Firefox, but you can take your online privacy a step further by also blocking third-party cookies and trackers.

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  How To Clear Cookies in Microsoft Edge [Step-by-Step Guide]

  Learn all about how to manage cookies in Microsoft Edge, including how to clear the cache, remove your browsing history, and delete cookies.

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  How Internet Cookies Track You — Should You Accept?

  Internet cookies ensure websites remember who you are so you can have a smooth browsing experience. But not all cookies are bad. Here’s what to know.