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...
19 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
2 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...
2 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%...
3 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....
3 months ago • 2 min read
November 2025 the Rise and Fall *sponsored by DeleteMe what happened to ExpressVPN? Mass layoffs. Constant leadership transition. Internal chaos and lack of vision. I've been using and recommending ExpressVPN for over a decade and now...well, you'll have to watch the video to understand where it all went wrong. the Rise and Fall of ExpressVPN Go Deeper: The world is always changing, which includes the threats we face and the tools we use. It's hard to "change your mind" for stuff you...
3 months ago • 2 min read
October 2025 Pseudonym Services? Little-Known Privacy Tools We all know password managers, private messenger apps and VPNs, but have you heard of Pseudonym Management Services? This week, we're exploring the benefits of these tools, how they work, and whether or not they're even worth using. Why I DON'T Use Privacy Cloaking Apps (like MySudo) Go Deeper: Cloaking your data is nothing new, and it's something I've talked about extensively in the past. It's definitely a worthwhile practice, but...
4 months ago • 2 min read
October 2025 EU War on Privacy *sponsored by DeleteMe a HUGE win for Privacy this week You may or may not have heard about Chat Control, a controversial bill that has been debated in the EU for months. It would have effectively killed encryption, and thankfully it seems it won't get enough votes. Here's what you need to know: the EU War on Privacy (Chat Control Explained) Go Deeper: We tend to take encryption for granted. It feels like an obvious right to privacy, which is why it seems to...
4 months ago • 2 min read