Tag: privacy
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Windows 10 Optimization Tips: Stability & Downsizing
By Des Nnochiri In the first installment of this two-part guide, we considered various ways of improving the performance of Windows 10. To conclude, we’ll be looking at methods for downsizing your Windows 10 installation to promote stability and increase your levels of security and privacy. Disabling Notifications The Windows 10 Action […]
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Protecting Your Privacy in Windows 10
By Des Nnochiri Justifiably or not, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has gained the reputation as an operating system that doesn’t respect your privacy as much as it should. If you or your organization are Windows 10 users, this guide will assist you in protecting your privacy during day-to-day operations. Turn Off Your Advertising ID […]
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How to Strengthen Security on Windows 10 Networks
By Des Nnochiri The Windows 10 operating system has had a reputation for poor design and lax practices on information privacy and security for some time. It’s debatable exactly how bad the OS actually is or isn’t in this regard. In this article, we’ll be exploring some methodologies and best practices for hardening the […]
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A Quick Guide to Encrypted Messaging
By Des Nnochiri With it now being so easy to share information, we have a tendency to over-divulge. We check into public places online, tell the world when we’re going on holiday and where, and send and receive risqué photos. However, when it became public knowledge that the NSA, internet service providers, and trusted […]
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Your Clear, Comprehensive Guide to VPNs
By Des Nnochiri VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, but what does it mean? A physical network allows different machines to be connected to one another in the same room, building, etc. A virtual network allows you to create the same experience. But instead of using reams of cables, it utilizes the […]
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Here’s How to Stop Google from Tracking Your Phone – For Real This Time
By Des Nnochiri We all know Google wants to be in all our business. Whether we’re shopping, streaming, searching, or taking a stroll, Google is gathering vast amounts of data on us through our ubiquitous smartphones and other connected devices. However, up until recently, you may have thought that if you disabled your […]
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The Power of the Dark Side – Challenge and Opportunity Presented by Dark Data
By Des Nnochiri The concept of dark data is only just starting to gain prominence in IT circles. However, there is still a lot of confusion as to just what the term refers to, and the nature of the challenges and opportunities presented by the phenomenon. Dark Data? Dark Data refers to any digital […]