March 2026 Secure Payments 3 Levels of Payment Security Have you ever considered how stupid it is that a "security code" is literally printed on the back of your physical credit card? It's no wonder there's so much financial fraud, which we pay for via credit card fees, by the way. There are better, more secure payment methods, but most people either don't know about them or think they're too complicated. Here's an easy breakdown: 3 Levels of Payment Security (credit card alternatives) Go...
15 days ago • 2 min read
February 2026 Stop Online Tracking 3-Layer Approach Anyone Can Use This week I'm sharing something by my friend Henry from Techlore who published a great video about online trackers and the three layers of protection you can use (from easiest to hardest): 3 Layers to Stop Online Tracking (Techlore) Go Deeper: As with anything having to do with your online presence, there are quite a few angles you can take to add greater protection. It could be your browser (like Brave) or even how you give...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
February 2026 AI Privacy 101 *sponsored by DeleteMe AI Privacy: My 4 Tools & 8 Rules This week, I'm sharing the results of my testing of multiple private AI options that represent different approaches to privacy: middleman, locally hosted, private models and more. If you want more privacy in your use of AI, watch this: AI Privacy Explained: 4 Tools and 8 Rules Go Deeper: As with most technology that I've reviewed, privacy tends to boil down to how you use it instead of the specific tools that...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
January 2026 Counter-Intuitive Tips *sponsored by Yubico Uncommon Cybersecurity Advice What if strong privacy and security is based more on how simple it is (and therefore how likely you are to keep using it) than how effective it might be? If you know somebody who finds cybersecurity a bit overwhelming, you'll want to share this with them: Don't use an Authenticator App (+ other uncommon tips) Go Deeper: Lately I've been spending a lot of time trying to figure out systems and tools that...
2 months ago • 2 min read
January 2026 Verified Contacts? *sponsored by DeleteMe Are You SURE it's Them? It's become harder and harder to distinguish between real videos and fake ones. Hackers are now impersonating voices, images and videos to scam people. This makes it even more important than ever to start verifying the contacts we're communicating with. How to Verify Contacts on iPhone (Checkmark Tutorial) Go Deeper: In addition to Contact Key Verification, there are other "advanced" security features offered that...
3 months ago • 2 min read
December 2025 Default Security: OFF *sponsored by Proton MacBook default security sucks It's more than just password and 2FA - there are some basic security settings on a MacBook that, by default, aren't the ideal setup. Here's what you need to change (and why) whether you have a new Apple laptop or one you've been using for a while. 19 Macbook Defaults you NEED to Change in 2026 Go Deeper: I've also created a MacBook Security Guide download that you can access for free since you're already...
4 months ago • 2 min read
December 2025 Your Phone is Listening *sponsored by DeleteMe the "always on" microphone Have you ever had that experience where you're talking about something and next thing you know you're served an advertisement about that same thing? It's creepy, it happens often...and today we're talking about the truth of what's going on and how you can protect yourself. Is your Phone ALWAYS Listening? (+ how to fix it) Go Deeper: It's scary how many different ways we're tracked across the internet and...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey, it's been a minute since I've shared some of the tools that I use on a daily basis for my privacy workflow. Despite last month being "Cybersecurity Awareness Month", ironically most of these privacy services offer the deepest discounts during these next two major shopping weeks. If you've been on the fence about making some changes and/or you want to help support what I do here (since many of these are affiliate links), here's a quick rundown of my privacy stack: Email: Proton Mail (60%...
4 months ago • 2 min read
November 2025 Secret Tracking... these devices are tracking you Your car has more sensors than the rocket that first took us to the moon - and it reports on you! Same with your smart appliances, TVs, hotel key cards and more. In this weeks video, we explore 6 devices we use that are secretly tracking us in ways you wouldn't expect. 6 Devices Secretly Tracking You Everywhere Go Deeper: The sad reality is that we're being tracked almost everywhere we go in both the physical and virtual world....
5 months ago • 2 min read