If you have not already noticed the pop-ups from Google asking you to review their new privacy policy, you may be living under a rock. Google announced massive changes to its privacy policy which seem to contradict everything Google has stood for in protecting user data. While Google claims its... (Continue reading)
Do you use Google Chrome as your preferred web browser? If you do, there may be a need for you to password protect the information in it. Simple Startup Password is an extension from the Chrome Web Store ready to fix this need. When you share a computer, be it home or... (Continue reading)
Whenever you create an account online, you are often given a chance to set up recovery options, privacy settings and more. Most users ignore these opportunities to keep their accounts secure. Google+ also gives you the chance to set up recovery, privacy and notifications settings when you create an account... (Continue reading)
Sometimes you need to hide a file. It may be a surprise birthday party invite list, a sensitive work document or even something a bit more nefarious. Whatever the reason, File Camouflage will do the trick. What happens when you camouflage a file is, the file you want to hide is... (Continue reading)
The mobile phone industry is currently being stirred up by the recent revelation made by iPhone hacker who goes by the monicker – “Chpwn,” yesterday. Chpwn posted on his blog that the iPhone OS is a host to Carrier IQ, a cellphone software that records user activity and transmits some... (Continue reading)
Ghost Incognito is a very simple, yet useful Chrome extension that lets you automatically open any URL in a new incognito window. This is great for protecting your privacy, testing extensions, and even using two different accounts for one site – for instance if you have two Facebook or Gmail... (Continue reading)
Many of us use the Internet and take it for granted that the information we put out there is in safe hands. Every website we visit, every click of the mouse, we give away more and more of ourselves to mostly secure places online. However, it just takes one wrong... (Continue reading)
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is one of the best and easiest to use programs for protecting your computer from incoming online threats. Firewalls are an effective tool against those who are truly to force their way into your computer and use your personal information. ZoneAlarm’s firewalls is noted for its two-way... (Continue reading)
Facebook, being the largest of the social networking sites, is under a lot of fire when it comes to user privacy. Recently, Facebook has announced they are beefing up the privacy options for its users. Overall, no matter the change, there are people who complain about the changes Facebook makes.... (Continue reading)
If you thought the idea of World War III was bad, you should really be scared of what the various social networks you use are doing to one another. In an effort to derail each other, many social network sites track your every move… whether you are on their site... (Continue reading)