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Protect your privacy while using the internet and digital services. Articles cover search engines, email security, online shopping, cookies, wireless networks, and anonymous browsing techniques.

Computer Cookies and How to Protect Yourself

Computer cookies track your web activity and personal data without your knowledge, here's how they work and how to protect yourself.

Do Social Networking Sites Violate Your Privacy?

Social networks like Facebook collect and share your personal data in ways you might not expect, raising real privacy concerns.

How to Browse the Internet Anonymously

Websites track your browsing habits through cookies and IP addresses, but using a VPN or proxy server can help keep your online activity private.

How to Choose and Protect Your Passwords

Set strong passwords that are easy for you to remember but hard for hackers to crack, and keep your accounts secure.

How to Maintain Privacy in Google Desktop

Protect your data before installing Google Desktop by understanding what privacy risks come with its powerful search and tracking features.

Mobiles and Laptops as a Tracking Device

Your phone and laptop can be tracked or hacked without you knowing—here's how to protect yourself.

Parental Controls for Internet Use

Set up parental controls to protect your kids online while balancing supervision with the right level of software tools.

Personal Email Privacy

Stop spam and phishing attacks by protecting your email account with practical privacy steps that actually work.

Privacy from Google

Google tracks your searches to build a detailed profile of your life, habits and interests without your knowledge.

Privacy When Internet Shopping

Keep your personal information safe while shopping online by checking for secure servers and controlling what data retailers can use.

The UK National DNA Database and Your Privacy

Your DNA might be on the UK's national database even if you've never committed a crime—here's what that means for your privacy.

Using Firewall and Virus Protection Software

Firewalls and antivirus software protect your PC from viruses and hackers, here's what they do and why you need both.

Using Personal Websites or Blogs

Hackers can hijack your blog or website to steal personal information or impersonate you, here's how to protect it.

Using Wireless Connections

Wireless networks are insecure by default and leave your personal data vulnerable to hackers, here's how to protect yourself.

Your Privacy When Using Social Networking Sites

Protect yourself from phishing, spam and tracking on social networks with practical safety tips.