Do I Need a Paid Antivirus for Windows?
I'm considering cancelling my McAfee subscription and want to know whether I'll be reasonably protected without paying for antivirus software. I originally installed McAfee because I downloaded many…
internet safety
What Should I Do If I Accidentally Connected to a Suspicious WiFi Network?
I accidentally connected to a WiFi network that seemed suspicious or potentially harmful. I disconnected immediately after realizing it. Am I still at risk of catching a virus…
What should I do after clicking a suspicious link and seeing unusual login behavior?
I accidentally clicked on a suspicious link from an article that was linked in a Vietnamese post. The link didn't take me anywhere, but there was a weird…
Am I in trouble for visiting an NSFW site?
I made a mistake by clicking on a sketchy link that led me to an NSFW site. I was logged in with my school email, and it freaked…
How can I remove my image from Google search results after deleting a post?
I recently deleted a post from my account that included a photo of my face, but I found out that the image still appears in Google search results…
What should I do after accidentally visiting a suspicious website?
I accidentally clicked on a suspicious website while I was exploring URLs and domains—specifically, I was looking for the longest domain name but ended up on a weird…
Did I Just Accidentally Open a Sketchy Website?
I was trying to find out if my nail polish is magnetic and ended up clicking a link to a website called 'squper' that seemed dodgy. As soon…
How can I report a website for dangerous or illegal activities?
I'm looking for guidance on how to report a website that's involved in harmful or illegal actions. Specifically, I came across a site that shares personal information like…
What Would It Take to Create a Safe Internet Playground for Kids?
With the UK and other Western countries considering new policies for online safety, I've been brainstorming ways to provide a safer internet for children without impacting adult users.…
My Neighbor Keeps Stealing My WiFi—How Can I Stop It?
I live in an apartment building and I've recently had a frustrating issue with unauthorized devices connecting to my WiFi. Just tonight, I received a notification from Xfinity…
What Should I Do After Accidentally Visiting the Dark Web Without Protection?
I was curious and ended up browsing a .onion site after stumbling across it on the Spanish Wikipedia. I thought I needed the TOR Browser to visit it…
Is this strange Wi-Fi network something to worry about?
I recently experienced a Wi-Fi outage at home, so I reset my internet connection. However, I noticed something odd: when I disconnect my router, a network called "we.piranha.xb6"…
Is My iPhone Hacked After Visiting a Suspicious Site?
I was using the Brave browser on my iPhone to stream a hockey game when I got redirected to a website called forsaken.com. It had one of those…
How Can I Completely Block All Downloads on a Laptop Without Admin Access?
I'm looking for ways to fully disable downloads on a laptop to help prevent malware infections or accidental downloads. A family member has had issues with their computer,…
How can I block adult content on a simple home Wi-Fi setup?
I've had several parents ask me about blocking adult content on their home Wi-Fi networks. Given that it's just a minimal setup with a router, what are effective…
Is My Internet Filter Malfunctioning?
I recently installed a parental filter on my internet, but I've been getting some odd notifications. A few weeks ago, I received an alert that someone tried to…
How can I remove my personal information from the internet?
Hey everyone, I've got an issue that I'm hoping you can help me with. Whenever I Google my name, I come across some pretty sensitive information, including my…