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I’ve Been Using VPNs on Public WiFi for Years. I Just Found Out I’ve Been Doing It Wrong.

The encryption setting most VPN guides skip over - and why it mattersmost when you’re sitting in an airport with two hours to kill.

Mar 30, 2026 · 6 min read · 28 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #vpn #privacy

I’ve Been Using VPNs on Public WiFi for Years. I Just Found Out I’ve Been Doing It Wrong.

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The VPN You’re Using on Public WiFi Might Be Giving You a False Sense of Security

Speed and protection are not the same thing. Here’s what the technical specs actually mean for your data.

Apr 04, 2026 · 4 min read · 27 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #vpn #public-wifi

The VPN You’re Using on Public WiFi Might Be Giving You a False Sense of Security

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I Spent Three Days Locked Out of Hotel Wi-Fi Before I Figured Out What My VPN Was Actually Doing

The maddening, fixable truth about captive portals - and why the VPN industry quietly makes this worse than it needs to be.

Mar 26, 2026 · 5 min read · 3 claps paywalled #vpn #cybersecurity #travel

I Spent Three Days Locked Out of Hotel Wi-Fi Before I Figured Out What My VPN Was Actually Doing

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I Tested Cheap LED Panels for a Year. Here’s What Nobody Tells You About Neewer vs. Godox.

The $100 lighting decision that can make or break your video content in 2025

Oct 24, 2025 · 7 min read · 1 claps paywalled #neewer #godox #video-content

I Tested Cheap LED Panels for a Year. Here’s What Nobody Tells You About Neewer vs. Godox.

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Researchers Found 25 Ways Your Password Manager Can Betray You.

A 2026 ETH Zurich study exposed something the password manager industry doesn’t want to talk about — and the fix involves rethinking a…

Mar 15, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #password-manager #privacy

Researchers Found 25 Ways Your Password Manager Can Betray You.

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Your VPN Is Protecting Your Laptop. Your Phone Is on Its Own.

The kill switch gap that VPN companies don’t advertise - and what it means for anyone using public WiFi on their phone.

Mar 22, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #vpn #privacy

Your VPN Is Protecting Your Laptop. Your Phone Is on Its Own.

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I Spent a Month Living With All Three Password Managers.

Bitwarden, 1Password, and KeePassXC represent three genuinely different answers to the same unsettling question.

Apr 02, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #privacy #password-manager

I Spent a Month Living With All Three Password Managers.

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They Stole My Neighbor’s Crypto Two Years After Hacking LastPass. Here’s the Part Nobody Explains.

The breach didn’t fail because attackers were sloppy. It failed because of a media server, a developer’s home computer, and a password that…

Mar 20, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #password-security #cryptocurrency

They Stole My Neighbor’s Crypto Two Years After Hacking LastPass. Here’s the Part Nobody Explains.

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I Looked Up How Long It Takes to Crack a Firefox Password in 2026. Then I Changed My Browser.

Firefox uses 60x fewer security iterations than industry standards recommend. Here’s what that actually means for your passwords.

Mar 17, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #password-security #firefox

I Looked Up How Long It Takes to Crack a Firefox Password in 2026. Then I Changed My Browser.

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I Almost Signed a Network Security Contract That Would Have Cost My Team 50% More Than Advertised

The $50 Monthly Fee That Doesn’t Show Up on Check Point’s Pricing Page

Mar 28, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #cybersecurity #network-security #saas

I Almost Signed a Network Security Contract That Would Have Cost My Team 50% More Than Advertised

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ProtonVPN vs TunnelBear: One of These Will Cut You Off. The Other Won’t.

The Only Free VPN With No Data Cap Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Mar 24, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #vpn #cybersecurity #privacy

ProtonVPN vs TunnelBear: One of These Will Cut You Off. The Other Won’t.

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The 4K vs 1080p Dilemma: A Data-Driven Approach to Choosing Video Resolution in 2025

Why your next display decision isn’t just about pixel count

Jul 11, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #technology #videos #display-technologies