Catherine McNally

Catherine's Latest Articles

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  8 Social Media Safety Tips and the Safest Social Media Apps in 2025

  Avoid becoming clickbait — stay up to date with the latest social media scams and safer social media apps alternatives.

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  What is GDPR?

  Understand the key principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) European privacy law, and how your company can comply.

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  What Is an IP Address?

  IP addresses establish your presence on the internet, somewhat like your home address. Here’s what to know about keeping your IP address safe to maintain your privacy.

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  What Is a Web Browser and How Does It Work?

  Without a web browser to interpret web code, the internet would be inaccessible to us all. Here’s how browsers work to connect you to the World Wide Web.

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  How To Change Your Privacy Settings for a Safer Online Experience

  If you haven’t checked your privacy settings, you could be exposing more data than you would like. Here’s how to update your settings across operating systems and devices to stay safe.

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  Are Tracking Cookies Stalking You on the Web?

  Learn how internet ads figure out what you like or do by tracking your web browsing activity, and how to avoid them by blocking third-party cookies.