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- You need a router-based VPN in 2025. Here’s why and how to set one upon January 18, 2025 at 3:12 pm
Using a VPN alone is no longer enough. Here’s how to pair the WireGuard protocol with your favorite VPN to protect your entire network.
- The best password manager for families in 2025: Expert tested and reviewedon January 16, 2025 at 3:47 pm
The best password managers provide security, privacy, and ease of use for a reasonable price. We tested the best ones to help you find what’s best for your family.
- 7 ways to get more out of your Bitwarden password manageron January 16, 2025 at 10:00 am
Bitwarden is one of the best password managers on the market, but are you using it effectively? Here are a few tips to ensure you are.
- The best free VPNs of 2025: Expert testedon January 15, 2025 at 6:24 pm
We tested the best free VPNs from reputable companies that offer solid services. Here’s what to know, how to avoid security risks, and what ZDNET’s recommendations are.
- Microsoft Office support in Windows 10 ends in October too – what that really meanson January 15, 2025 at 4:06 pm
The end of support is near for more than just Windows 10. But there’s no need to panic.
- How scammers are tricking Apple iMessage users into disabling phishing protectionon January 15, 2025 at 9:53 am
People who unwittingly follow the instructions in certain malicious text messages end up bypassing Apple’s phishing protection.
- Proton Pass review: A highly secure password manager with easy to overlook flawson January 13, 2025 at 6:39 pm
Proton Pass offers interoperability with Proton VPN and Proton Mail, along with a host of security features compatible with most devices and operating systems.
- This new Philips smart lock combines palm recognition with a built-in camera for ultimate securityon January 13, 2025 at 1:45 pm
The Philips 5000 Series Video Palm Recognition smart lock builds upon the success of its predecessor.
- The best VPN for streaming in 2025: Expert tested and reviewedon January 10, 2025 at 8:32 pm
We’ve tested the best VPNs that won’t be easily blocked by popular streaming platforms, including Netflix, and will offer high enough speeds not to impact your viewing experience.
- The best travel VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedon January 10, 2025 at 7:48 pm
A VPN helps to protect your privacy while you’re away from home. We tested the best VPNs for travel, providing excellent security, speed, server choice, and streaming capabilities.
- How AI will transform cybersecurity in 2025 – and supercharge cybercrimeon January 10, 2025 at 10:00 am
From AI-driven defense to evolving ransomware tactics, here’s what cybersecurity industry leaders and experts are preparing for this year.
- How to encrypt any email – in Outlook, Gmail, and other popular serviceson January 9, 2025 at 5:33 pm
If you ever send emails that contain sensitive or private information, consider email encryption. Getting started is a lot easier than you’d expect.
- We have named the 12 winners for the official Best of CES 2025 awardson January 9, 2025 at 5:33 pm
Our experts sifted through thousands of CES exhibitors to find the best tech. ZDNET, CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker combined to select the winners.
- Update Chrome and Firefox now to patch these critical security flawson January 8, 2025 at 4:06 pm
The latest updates for both browsers squash several high-severity security bugs. Here’s how to grab them.
- How to protect yourself from phishing attacks in Chrome and Firefoxon January 8, 2025 at 10:10 am
Phishing is a form of social engineering where attackers try to get you to reveal your sensitive information through malicious links, SMS, QR codes, and more. Here’s how to protect yourself in Chrome and Firefox.
- Buying a smart home device? Look for this new cybersecurity seal – here’s whyon January 7, 2025 at 6:13 pm
A new program from the FCC should make it easier to find devices you can trust.
- 5 browser extension rules to live by to keep your system safe in 2025on January 7, 2025 at 9:53 am
If you use browser extensions, you should be careful about which ones you install and use. Here’s how you can do that.
- This iOS 18 feature shares your photos with Apple for analysis. Should you be worried?on January 6, 2025 at 7:13 pm
Enhanced Visual Search sends photos to Apple to help identify landmarks and other items. Here’s why it has some users concerned and how to opt out.
- Apple’s $95 million Siri settlement could mean a payout for you – here’s how muchon January 6, 2025 at 7:06 pm
A class action suit contends that Siri recorded and shared Apple users’ conversations – and Google is under fire, too.
- McAfee’s new AI tool detects email and text scams before you fall for themon January 6, 2025 at 5:46 pm
Current McAfee customers won’t have to do a thing to utilize the new feature, introduced this week at CES 2025.