Lexie

Lexie is the blog's resident tech expert and gets excited about empowerment through technology, space travel, and pancakes with blueberries.

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A laptop with a Venetian blind as a desktop image. But there's a twist! Binoculars peek through the blind. Nice.
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Is someone watching you right now?
Are you being spied on online? The short answer is: probably. This post will take a look at the key...
An image of a laptop shaking its contents into the bin.
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How to properly dispose of your hard drives
Data is valuable. Your pictures, legal documents, chat logs, and even saved video games are all things you wouldn't...
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Why encryption is vital in free societies
Encryption protects more than your data and it’s necessary for a free society. Find out why encryption is a human rights issue.
Two crossed arms hold a different face. It's a bit freaky looking, to be perfectly honest.
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Facial swapping software is now open-source
Developed by experts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and NVIDIA, vid2vid technology allows anybody to swap the surface...
An illustration of a man in a hoodie using puppet strings on a man sat at a desk.
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The art of social engineering: Are you being conditioned?
As we get better at securing our computer systems, we are discovering that the weakest line of defense is,...
An illustrated man in a trench coat peruses the internet.
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4 ways the CIA can hack you right now
Five years ago, Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA extensively collects information on citizens worldwide. It’s now clear that...
A browser with an HTTPS green lock. VPN is written in the search bar.
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Why HTTPS vs. VPN makes no sense
HTTPS vs. VPN makes very little sense. Both are important means of internet protection, and there is absolutely no conflict between them.
A padlock with a Wi-Fi symbol.
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Wi-Fi security: How to stay safe while connected
Wireless security has two components: Authentication and secrecy. And, in theory, responsibility for network security lies with both operators...
A Twitter icon tweets a Bitcoin logo from her mouth.
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Eight women in Bitcoin you should follow on Twitter
The old cliche that there are few women in Bitcoin is getting a bit tiring. Plenty of women contribute...
Dollars forming a circular “wait” icon above a “Loading…” message. Without net neutrality, expect a slower internet.
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Net neutrality is important, and we need to fight for it
Net neutrality (before 2003, known as “common carrier concept”) describes the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should route...
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