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  • My Facebook Was Hacked: How to Recover & Protect It in 2025

    My Facebook Was Hacked: How to Recover & Protect It in 2025

    Your Facebook account holds personal information, private conversations, and even access to other apps and services. So when it gets hacked, it can be a major invasion of your privacy. Cybercriminals can steal your data, run Facebook ads with your credit if it’s linked to your account, and potentially gain access to your off-Facebook activity,… Read more

  • What Is an L2TP VPN and Is It Still Safe to Use in 2025?

    What Is an L2TP VPN and Is It Still Safe to Use in 2025?

    L2TP has been built into VPN settings for decades, from early routers to Windows, macOS, Android, and more. You might’ve seen it as a default option when setting up a manual VPN connection, even if you’ve never used it. But what is L2TP, exactly? And in a world of faster, modern protocols like WireGuard and… Read more

  • IKEv2 vs. L2TP: Which VPN Protocol Should You Use?

    IKEv2 vs. L2TP: Which VPN Protocol Should You Use?

    When you compare IKEv2 vs. L2TP at a glance, it’s easy to assume they’re doing the same job. They’re not. IKEv2 is built for speed and stability on modern networks, while L2TP is a legacy VPN tunneling protocol that only survives because it runs on almost anything. If this all sounds like gibberish to you,… Read more

  • How to Delete Your Reddit Account, History, and Posts

    How to Delete Your Reddit Account, History, and Posts

    Deleting your Reddit account only takes a couple of clicks, but it doesn’t erase your content on the platform. Posts, comments, and profile details will remain unless you remove them first. If your goal is a clean break and better control over your data, it’s important to handle those pieces before you close the account. … Read more

  • VPC vs. VPN: What Are They, and How Do They Work Together?

    VPC vs. VPN: What Are They, and How Do They Work Together?

    A VPC (virtual private cloud) and a VPN (virtual private network) have similar elements, including data protection, a private network environment, customized security, and traffic isolation over public connections. Although the two complement each other, they perform separate tasks.  Find out what each does, how they differ, and what benefits they offer when used together. … Read more

  • Does a VPN Protect You from Hackers? Here’s the Truth

    Does a VPN Protect You from Hackers? Here’s the Truth

    One of the most common myths about VPNs is that they’re a cure-all for cybersecurity threats. They’re not.  A VPN can’t block malware or fix weak passwords. What it can do is protect your traffic, disguise your identity online, and reduce your exposure to several of the most common hacking tactics. Let’s break down exactly… Read more