Firefox is an excellent web browser, and it’s our pick as the suitable browser for most users. It’s fast, privacy-friendly by default, and stays out of your way. That being said, Firefox sprinkles its interface with many “recommendations” which may not be to everyone’s liking. We will see how to disable all of them in …
Android is generally lenient with how apps behave on its platform, and some apps take advantage of this by running wild, dragging down your phone’s performance, battery life, and spamming notifications. Bad luck if it’s an app that you can’t do without. Many customized versions of Android, like Xiaomi’s MIUI, include settings to tame unruly …
Aegis for Android and Raivo OTP for iOS/macOS are my new recommendations for 2FA. Authy is not bad by any means – in fact, it has a couple advantages over Aegis and Raivo – cross platform availability and in-app seamless sync. If you are currently using Authy and would rather not port over your accounts …
Digital privacy is of utmost importance to all of us, but it sometimes tends to take a backseat in this ever connected world of gadgets, apps, and online services. Fantastic tools as they are, webcams can be misused by malicious apps for spying and gathering data without your consent. In this post, we will cover …
Linux on desktop has improved by leaps and bounds in the past few years, and Ubuntu remains one of the most popular Linux distributions out there. There’s never been a better time to consider switching from Windows to Ubuntu, though the GNOME desktop coupled with Ubuntu’s own customization might seem a bit unfamiliar at first. …
If you’ve recently switched web browsers and are happy with your choice, it’s a good idea to consider removing all data saved in your old browser. This is especially important if you use the syncing feature that’s built into most browsers these days, as this means sensitive data like history, bookmarks, passwords, etc., might be …
With smartphones increasingly becoming our closest “companions”, it is more important than ever to ensure that they are not compromising our security and privacy. In this post, we will cover some useful tips for restricting camera usage on your Android smartphone only for intended purposes. Smartphone cameras have one major caveat compared to laptops – …