How to send an anonymous email By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 We walk you through the process of sending emails anonymously via the use of a VPN and other privacy tools.
How to pay for a VPN anonymously By Zoran Danilovic published 11 February 25 Wondering if there's a low-key way to buy a VPN? You're in luck. Here's everything you need to know.
How to browse the web anonymously By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 VPNs, anonymous browsers, data removal services, and more: here's everything you need to know to boost your online anonymity.
How to protect yourself and your data online by reducing visibility By Rob Clymo last updated 12 December 24 Had enough of being snooped on and having your personal information treated as a commodity? It's time to disappear.
How to safely verify your age on X – prove your age without risking your personal data By Sam Dawson published 2 August 25 X's new age verification system promises safety, but it also poses several privacy dilemmas for users
ChatGPT chats are now appearing in Google search – here’s how to stop Google from spying on your conversations By Graham Barlow published 31 July 25 Thousands of ChatGPT conversations are just a Google search away – make sure yours aren’t among them.
ChatGPT images are so good it’s almost impossible to tell if they are fake, and that’s got me worried By Graham Barlow published 2 April 25 ChatGPT's new image generation capabilities are better than AI image detectors can handle.
How to private browse in Chrome on Windows, Android and ChromeOS By Stefan Ionescu published 1 July 25 Here is how you can browse in private on Chrome for Windows, Android and ChromeOS.
ChatGPT memories are disappearing for some users – here’s what you can do to protect yours By Graham Barlow published 5 November 25 Some ChatGPT users are reporting losing their saved memories – here’s how to back yours up before they’re gone.
How to use Surfshark Alternative Number to stop unwanted spam and scam calls By River Hart published 20 March 25 Tired of spam calls and messages? Here’s how Surfshark’s Alternative Number tool can put a stop to both.
Season's cyber-cleanings: how to tidy up your digital footprint By Stuart Burns published 2 January 25 As another year begins, it's a great time to tidy up your online presence and give your privacy a boost. Here are my top tips.
Bluesky doesn't verify but there is a way to prove you are you – here's how By Lance Ulanoff published 27 November 24 Telling who is really who on Bluesky is becoming increasingly difficult but there is a solution if you're willing to jump through some hoops.
Work up a sweat without exposing your personal data – here's how to safely use fitness apps By River Hart published 30 January 25 Fitness apps help keep our health journeys on track – but they come with serious data privacy risks, too. Here’s what you need to know.
How to opt out of Whitepages By Bryan M Wolfe last updated 12 December 24 Pull your personal information off the Whitepages.com website in just a few steps.
Bad romance: how to take control of your dating data and avoid a clinch from a cyberstalker By River Hart published 28 January 25 There’s a lot to like about online dating – but digital stalkers aren’t one of them. Here’s everything you need to know about securing your online love life.
Every tap, every message – how to stop your smartphone spying on you By Stuart Burns published 31 January 25 Smartphones spying on us isn't anything new – but how deep does it go, and how can you prevent it? Here's what you need to know.
How to opt out of Meta AI By Vic Hood published 4 January 25 Our handy guide will show you how to opt out of Meta using your Facebook and Instagram data for AI training.
How to remove yourself from the internet By Bryan M Wolfe last updated 12 December 24 Although you can't completely remove yourself from the internet, there are a few things you can do to eliminate lots of personal information.
How to prevent data collection (and kick unwanted cookies to the curb) By River Hart published 27 January 25 Cookies aren’t dangerous on their own – but they can threaten your privacy if mishandled. Here’s everything you need to know about cleaning them up
How to know if someone blocked your number By Tom Bedford published 9 March 25 We detail how to figure out whether someone has blocked your number.
ChatGPT users are making a Spotify Wrapped for their year in AI — here's how to do it By John-Anthony Disotto published 8 December 25 This prompt gives you ChatGPT's version of Spotify Wrapped, and it's an excellent way to see how you've used AI over the last 12 months.
How to get started with Tor Browser - a web browser designed for privacy By Stefan Ionescu last updated 1 July 25 The anonymity and security offered by Tor Browser's encryption can be highly appealing.
How to opt out of BeenVerified By Bryan M Wolfe last updated 12 December 24 BeenVerified makes it relatively pain-free to remove your personal information from its site. Here's how it works.
How to use location apps without leaving a trail of data and getting followed everywhere you go By Krishi Chowdhary published 29 January 25 Ever wondered if it's possible to use map apps without forking over location data (and more)? Here's what you need to know.
The Celebrity Traitors UK LIVE: how to watch, free streams, live updates, Episodes 2 & 3 By Tom Bailey, Caroline Preece last updated 10 October 25 The Traitors UK is back but this time with a twist, as the castle will be filled with celebrities. Here's how you can watch The Celebrity Traitors for free from anywhere in the world.
How to spot a phishing email By Aleksandar Stevanović published 24 January 25 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent worldwide daily. Here's everything you need to know about steering clear of these scams.
How to use Genmoji - create your own emojis using Apple Intelligence By John-Anthony Disotto published 15 November 24 How to use Genmoji in iOS 18.2, one of the best Apple Intelligence features.
I created a Windows 11 virtual machine to test DeepSeek safely – here's how you can do it for free By Matt Hanson published 29 January 25 We show you how to create a Windows 11 virtual machine to safely test out the new DeepSeek AI tool.
How to opt out of PeopleLooker By Bryan M Wolfe last updated 12 December 24 PeopleLooker, like similar sites, makes it possible to remove your personal details on its site. Best of all, the steps are very easy to follow.
I finally got ChatGPT to stop asking 'Want me to…' at the end of every response – here’s how to do it By Graham Barlow published 22 August 25 You can customize ChatGPT to stop it asking annoying questions.