Someone found my public IP and threatened to DDoS me—should I be worried?
I was chatting with someone on a random video-chat site when they posted what appeared to be my public IP address and threatened to knock my internet offline…
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How can I handle parental controls and access age-appropriate information?
I have safe-search and parental controls enabled on my device, and I was wondering whether there is a way to get around them to access adult videos. What…
What Linux laptop and beginner-friendly setup should I choose?
I've been learning about online privacy, cybersecurity, and how much information companies collect about users and their devices. I'm considering replacing my old, slow Windows laptop with a…
Would This Setup Make Someone Untraceable Online?
Hypothetically, if someone wore a mask and ordinary clothes, bought a laptop with cash in a distant store, avoided carrying other devices, and stayed out of camera view,…
Would this setup actually make someone anonymous online?
Hypothetically, if someone wore a mask and ordinary clothes, bought a laptop with cash far from home, avoided carrying other devices, used public Wi-Fi, and tried not to…
Could switching to Linux help protect against future age-verification requirements?
I've wanted to move away from Windows for several years, but advice comparing Linux to an intimidating medical procedure made me worry that I would break my computer.…
How do you protect your privacy without becoming paranoid about every data request?
I recently spent a lot of time cleaning up my digital footprint and removing personal information from places where it had been exposed. I also became more careful…
How Do I Protect My Privacy Without Becoming Paranoid About Every Form?
I recently spent a lot of time cleaning up my digital footprint and removing personal information from places where it had accumulated online. Since then, I've become much…
Does My Router's MAC Address Get Sent Online?
When I connect to the internet from home using my router-modem, does its MAC address get sent out at any point? For instance, does my ISP see it,…
How Can I Use My Friend's PC to Access a Campus-Only Website Without Disrupting His Work?
I'm trying to get into my campus website, which is only accessible via the campus Wi-Fi. A friend of mine has his PC connected to that Wi-Fi, and…
Got a Blackmail Email: Should I Be Worried About My Security?
I recently received two spam emails from someone claiming to have recorded a private video of me while I was browsing some suspect sites. They threatened to release…
How can I figure out who registered an email address?
I'm trying to find out who created a specific email address because I'm receiving disturbing and threatening messages from someone I suspect is a "friend." I'm not very…
Trouble with Age Verification on Pornhub
I recently encountered a problem with age verification on Pornhub. About an hour ago, when I tried to access the site, I was prompted to enter my birthdate.…
Looking for Alternatives to Zapret for Bypassing Restrictions
I'm from Russia and I need to bypass certain restrictions with a program called Zapret. I've been feeling uneasy about using it lately and I want to know…
Do I need a VPN when using Tails?
I just booted Tails for the first time, and I'm wondering if I even need to connect to a VPN while using it, or if the Tor connection…
Is a VPN necessary when using Tails?
I just booted into Tails for the first time. I'm wondering if I need to connect to a VPN while using Tails, or is the Tor connection sufficient…
How do I delete an Imgur image I uploaded without an account?
I accidentally posted the wrong image on Imgur without being logged in, using copy-paste. I thought I was uploading a meme I had just edited, but I used…
How Much Can My School's IT Department Monitor?
I recently found out that my brother's friend used my school Chromebook to look up some inappropriate stuff related to horses and humans. We were connected to my…
How do I fully log my friend out of my Gmail and Instagram accounts?
I have a bit of a problem with a friend who logged into my Gmail and Instagram accounts without my permission. They originally set up these accounts for…
How to Unblock Yourself After Being Blocked on a Burner Account?
I have a burner account that I used to interact with someone, but now I can't follow them because they blocked me on that account. I recently ran…