Noonlight review

Walking home at night can be downright terrifying – and it’s an experience that a lot of us have had time and again, unfortunately. It’s why personal safety apps have flourished in the last few years, and why I decided to check out Noonlight. Noonlight is one of the more…

Can power companies control your thermostat remotely?

When Texas was hit by a heatwave in June, local people were asked to conserve power. However, things took an unexpected turn when some users learnt their smart thermostat temperatures had been raised by their power suppliers. So, can your energy company remotely access your thermostat without you knowing? And worse…

MPLS vs. VPN: what’s the difference?

VPNs and MPLS systems are two different technological solutions for online privacy. So how do they work? And which one should you choose? What is an MPLS? First, let’s discuss how the “normal” routing works. When you visit any website on your browser, there are a lot of interesting things happening…

MAC randomization fails to protect mobile users from tracking

It is hard to think of a better device for user tracking than smartphones or tablets. People carry them everywhere, and, in most cases, with Wi-Fi enabled. When hopping between wireless networks, it allows third-parties to monitor and track your movement according to your device. In order to address this privacy…

What to do if Skype is blocked in your country

People love using Skype to video chat with their family and friends, but in some countries, Skype and other video calling software can be limited or completely blocked. Why would those countries want to block these services and is there an alternative? Why certain countries block Skype The censorship of Skype…

How to send a secure email attachment

If you need to send sensitive or private information via email, it is vital that you encrypt those files to ensure that they cannot be intercepted or accessed by your email provider. Regular email attachments are unprotected, which means that they are delivered in a potentially accessible state. As a…

How to find your network security key

Do you know your network security key? And what is a network security key anyway? More commonly referred to as a Wi-Fi password, this login information keeps your personal internet connection secure. Contents How to find your network security key How to find your network security key Finding the network security…