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The best no-log VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

No-log VPNs claim to not keep records of their customers' online activities. We tested the best no-log VPNs to protect your privacy to help you choose the right one.

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If you own an AirTag, you need these accessories to maximize its potential
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Your password manager is under attack, and this new threat makes it worse: How to defend yourself
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How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead
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5 Chromecast features you're not using enough on your TV (including a smart home hack)
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The best no-log VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

No-log VPNs claim to not keep records of their customers' online activities. We tested the best no-log VPNs to protect your privacy to help you choose the right one.
4 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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If you own an AirTag, you need these accessories to maximize its potential

I found a solution to make AirTags, the best finder tags right now, easier to use despite their awkward UFO-like design.
12 hours ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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Your password manager is under attack, and this new threat makes it worse: How to defend yourself

Heard of polymorphic browser extensions yet? You will. These savage imposters threaten the very future of credential management. Here's what you need to know - and do.
14 hours ago by David Berlind in Security
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How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead

Google is trying to lock down Search, Chrome, and Android, but ultimately, you're the last line of defense.
1 day ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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5 Chromecast features you're not using enough on your TV (including a smart home hack)

Google's popular casting device has been around for some time, but it still does more than just stream your favorite shows.
2 days ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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Best VPN services: I've found the fastest and most secure VPNs for your home, streaming, and travel needs

I've ranked the best VPN solutions, testing features including speed, security, and server networks. These are ZDNET's favorite VPNs in 2025.
2 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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T-Mobile's data breach settlement payments are finally rolling out - how to see if you qualify

After a 2021 data breach exposed the data of 76 million customers, settlement checks are finally being sent out this month. Here's what you need to know.
2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Security
These weak passwords can leave you vulnerable to remote desktop attacks

A whopping 94% of leaked passwords are not unique - will you people ever learn?

Your lazy passwords are putting you and your company at risk.
4 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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10 passkey survival tips: Prepare for your passwordless future now

Although passkeys remain an evolving ecosystem, we'd be wise to embrace tomorrow's authentication standard today. Here are ZDNET's 10 recommendations for reaching passkey paradise.
4 days ago by David Berlind in Security
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7 ways to lock down your phone's security - before it's too late

From border crossings to data breaches, there are more reasons than ever to protect your smartphone. Here's a practical guide to securing your device and your digital life.
4 days ago by Dan Patterson in Security
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Are VPN-ready routers the best home Wi-Fi upgrade? My buying advice after testing one

Setting up a VPN for your whole home isn't always easy - so I put one of the top contenders, Privacy Hero 2, to the test. Here's what I learned.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Is your Roku TV spying on you? Likely, but here's how you can take back control

Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices gather personal data for different purposes. If that concerns you, here's how to regain some control.
1 week ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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Best travel VPNs: I tested the best VPNs for all of your privacy needs while you're abroad

VPNs shield you from spying and online tracking. Our favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, unlimited connections, and more.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - and why even experts do the same

Often regarded as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing can enhance gaming and live sports, but tends to be distracting for everything else. Here's how to disable it.
1 week ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference for privacy)

Smarter TV operating systems bring added convenience - but also new privacy concerns, especially from automatic content recognition (ACR), which quietly tracks everything you watch.
1 week ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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