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What is quantum-resistant encryption (and why you need it now)
The encryption that protects your organization’s data today will not work forever. A new kind of computer is coming that will break it. This is the quantum threat, and preparing for it now is one of...
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Discord end-to-end encryption: Can you turn it on?
Discord is one of the most widely used chat platforms in the world. It’s popular not just with gamers but with all kinds of online communities. That said, using Discord comes with some trade-offs. T...
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What is quantum encryption? How it works and why it matters
As the age of quantum computers approaches, it brings both exciting opportunities and new challenges for consumer technology. One is that quantum computing has the potential to break otherwise solid e...
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What is a QR code?
You’ve probably seen these scannable symbols everywhere: restaurant menus, event tickets, or flight boarding passes. With just a quick scan using your phone’s camera, you can open a website, pick ...
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What is CAPTCHA and how does it work?
Deciphering squiggly letters, tapping on every image with a traffic light, or sliding a puzzle piece into place… We increasingly have to solve these small digital challenges, otherwise known as CAPT...
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Privacy vs. anonymity: Definitions, differences, and why it matters
Have you ever heard people use “privacy” and “anonymity” like they mean the same thing? They don’t. Privacy is about keeping your personal life to yourself, while anonymity is about hiding w...
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The 7 pillars of zero-trust security
Zero trust is a security model based on the assumption that threats exist both within and outside a system. In a zero-trust model, you trust no one until they’ve been adequately authenticated, and e...
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How to disable end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp
WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is there to keep your chats private, so only you and the person you're messaging can read them. But there might be times when you want to change those setting...
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What is an AI PC? Everything you need to know before buying
As computing becomes increasingly AI-dominated, upgrading to an AI PC can be a worthwhile investment. While your current computer might handle daily tasks with ease, it’s possible that you could ben...
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End-to-end encryption: What it is and why it matters
Encryption is essential for securing digital communications. Without encryption, every message, photo, or file you send online could be intercepted and accessed by malicious third parties. Thankfully,...
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