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Ask LH: How Do I Know If My VPN Is Trustworthy?
Dear Lifehacker, I’ve read about why I really should use a VPN, and I’ve been looking into different providers, but there’s one thing I’m worried about. Can’t a VPN provider just look at my traffic all they want and see what I’m doing? Don’t I just have to trust them not to spy on me?
How To Choose Passwords (And Why We Need Them)
I just did a count of the systems I use that require a password and gave up at 40. I know I’m not alone; for many of us, it often seems we have too many passwords to manage. They are, however, required to access most of the systems we interact with for work, entertainment, and everyday living. Perhaps it is because they are so ubiquitous that we take them for granted without ever really understanding how they work.
Ask LH: Will Wireless Cameras Help Secure My Property?
Hi Lifehacker, Recently I’ve had a series of break and enter attempts made against my home. Whilst none have been successful yet, my biggest concern is the police and I have minimal evidence of what has happened. There is no CCTV in/around the street, no witnesses and I personally haven’t got a look at the person(s) involved. The police are going to send a forensics team this time to try and pull prints.
App Directory: The Best Antivirus App For Mac
While it’s relatively unlikely you’ll run into malware using the Mac, it’s not impossible, and you may want to consider an antivirus tool to protect your Windows-using friends from any malware you might inadvertently send their way. We think that Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac is the best choice, and it’s free.
Facebook’s Trusted Contacts Sends Password Reset Codes To Your Friends
Today, Facebook introduced a new feature called Trusted Contacts that allows you to choose three to five people to help you regain access to your account if you ever lose your password. After you choose your friends, if you ever have trouble getting into your account, you’ll have the option to recruit their help.
Onavo Protect Keeps Your iPhone Or iPad Safe And Secure
iOS: Onavo Protect is a combination VPN and anti-phishing utility for the iPhone and iPad. It will notify you when a site you’re visiting is insecure, when you’re about to provide personal data to a phishing site, and keep your data safe from prying eyes when you’re using public Wi-Fi networks on the go.
LivingSocial Hacked, Time To Change Your Passwords
The daily deals site LivingSocial has been hacked, revealing more than 50 million people’s usernames, names, birth dates, passwords, and email addresses. Here’s what you need to know.
The Best Browser Extensions That Protect Your Privacy
There are lots of browser extensions that promise to protect your privacy, which leads to some natural questions: Which is the best? Do they all do the same thing? What should I really download? In this guide, we’re going to look at the most popular browser extensions that promise to protect your privacy online, and give you our recommendations.
Ask LH: Are There Any Cheap Alternatives To CrashPlan?
Dear Lifehacker, I have been using CrashPlan ever since my house was burgled last year and a few laptops loaded with family photos were stolen. However, CrashPlan had a sharp price jump after its Australian data centre was opened. Is there any more affordable alternative that offer unlimited space and real time backup for three computers? Thanks, Crash Priced
