But what is a VPN for? (And do you actually need one?)
The ads say you're in danger without a VPN. The truth is more boring: it's useful in three specific situations, and in all the others it's a subscription you don't need. Here they are.
The problem isn't you, it's the jargon. You don't need to know anything to start: every article begins with a question anyone might ask, explains the hard words in a separate box and walks you through it step by step. If you get to the end and it's still not solved, write to us: we'll rewrite it better.
The ads say you're in danger without a VPN. The truth is more boring: it's useful in three specific situations, and in all the others it's a subscription you don't need. Here they are.
Phones, computers and apps without the headache
No miracle app required. A few charging habits are enough to slow battery wear and keep your phone in shape for years.
Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and PayPal already support them. Passkeys get rid of passwords and make phishing almost impossible. Here is how they work and how to turn them on.
Storage full but you don't want to give up your memories? Here, in order of effectiveness, is where the wasted gigabytes hide and how to get them back in ten minutes.
Written for humans, not for IT people
No weird formulas: a three-step method to invent long passwords, different for every site and easy to keep in mind. With examples.
It's the extra lock that stops thieves even when they have your password. Explained from scratch, with the exact steps to turn it on for your Google account.
If your phone breaks or gets stolen, photos and contacts are gone for good. Unless you have a backup. Here's how to turn it on for Android and iPhone, once and for all.
Artificial intelligence without the science fiction
ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude are all built on language models. Here is how they really work, with no formulas, and why they occasionally get things wrong with total confidence.
The quality of what you get from an AI assistant depends almost entirely on how you ask. Five practical rules, with before-and-after examples.
Everyone talks about it. Do you actually need it?
The ads say you're in danger without a VPN. The truth is more boring: it's useful in three specific situations, and in all the others it's a subscription you don't need. Here they are.
New phones offer it, carriers push it, but nobody explains what changes. The eSIM in plain words: what it is, when it's worth it, and the one case where the plastic SIM is better.