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How to increase download speed on your PC
Downloads grinding to a crawl on your PC? Whether you’re waiting for your streaming to buffer or your next game to load, here are a few tips to speed up the process. A VPN can help improve your do...
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What is wardriving
Wardriving is the act of searching for wireless networks while moving around a specific area in a moving vehicle. It involves using equipment which typically includes a GPS device and laptop. What is ...
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What is cryptojacking? How to detect & prevent hidden crypto mining
Cryptojacking is when hackers run cryptomining malware on your device without you knowing. This lets them secretly mine cryptocurrency without your knowledge or consent. Unlike other types of malware,...
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7 fastest ways to level up your privacy
There are so many tips and tricks to improve your online privacy and security, the lists can get overwhelming (see here and here). So for Data Privacy Day, on January 28, we thought we’d whittle th...
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Are free VPNs safe? What you need to know when choosing free vs. paid VPN
A VPN is meant to protect your privacy, encrypt your data, and keep your online activity secure. But are free VPNs safe? The reality is that many come with VPN security risks that can expose your info...
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12 best Google Maps alternatives in 2025
Make no mistake: Google knows a lot about you. The tech giant collects data ranging from your search history to everything you ask your voice assistant. In fact, it will only refrain from doing so aft...
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How to Boost Online Banking Security
It should require no explanation why our online banking details are essential. We keep our money there, and if our accounts become unavailable for a short time or we lose access to them, it would be h...
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How to send an anonymous email
Want to blow the whistle on something going on in your company? Got secrets to reveal but don’t want to get too involved? Whatever your reasons, it’s possible to send an email without anyone traci...
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15 best YouTube alternative sites and competitors in 2025
With over 2 billion active users per month, YouTube is the world’s largest video hosting platform, the second most popular social media platform, and the second largest search engine. It dwarfs its ...
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Tech Friend: My VPN location seems to be wrong
Tech Friend is our advice column covering cybersecurity, privacy, and everyday technology. Email your question to techfriend@expressvpn.com. If you have questions about your ExpressVPN subscription or...
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