Device Privacy Tips

When data is encrypted, it turns into a seemingly random collection of characters, unless of course you have the decryption key! The ability to encrypt all the data on a device is now usually built-in to its operating system, meaning there is no good excuse not to protect your privacy in this manner. Follow the..
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1. Don’t be complacent because you’re running Linux! It’s easy to have a false sense of security, thinking that other operating system might be more targeted than Linux, but there are plenty of risks and vulnerabilities for all types of Linux devices. Keep your guard up regardless of your OS. 2. Ensure you use a..
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You might also be interested in our privacy tips for Windows 10. 1. Ensure you use a password to protect your user account. It goes without saying that this should be a strong, lengthy password. How: Control Panel > User Accounts & Family Safety > User Accounts > Change Your Password 2. Don’t use an..
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Note that some versions of Windows 10 may not show all the following settings. You might also be interested in our privacy tips for Windows 7. 1. Use a password rather than a PIN for local accounts. Whether you use a local account or Microsoft account, make sure you use a strong, alphanumeric password. 2…
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Follow these easy steps to protect the personal data on your device running macOS or Mac OS X. 1. Easily encrypt your Mac with the built-in FileVault. Turn FileVault on to make your files are unreadable if someone else gets hold of your computer while powered off or locked. How: System Preferences > Security &..
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You might also be interested in our privacy tips for iPhone. Follow these easy steps to protect the personal data on your Android devices, and don’t forget that can include TVs and other dedicated devices as well as phones and tablets. Also note that the instructions below may differ slightly depending on your version of..
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