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What is a QR Code?
QR code stands for “quick response code”. They are a series of pixels in a square-shaped grid that conveys information when scanned. Originally used as an alternative to barcodes to track vehicle ...
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2022 gift guide: Smart home tech for everyone on your list
Smart tech generally means devices that can connect to other devices by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and can be controlled via an app on your phone. Although such items carry privacy risks—you’re inviting a...
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How to enjoy any World Cup game
The FIFA World Cup is in full swing and the 32 teams are winnowing themselves down to the Round of 16! As a diehard football fan, it pains me a little bit to not see The Azzurri competing for a title,...
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Samsung lost its Android app-signing key—and didn’t replace it
This post was written by Pete Membrey, chief engineer – VPN technologies, ExpressVPN When you lose your house keys, it’s common practice to replace the lock on the door—especially if those keys ...
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Best foreign Christmas movies and series on Netflix
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re ready to settle in for a long winter’s nap (or, more likely, a long weekend of streaming), be sure to have plenty of bingeable content queued up....
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Introducing Tech Friend, ExpressVPN’s advice column
You probably have that one friend you call or text whenever you have a question about technology. And they might be sick of you by now—but that’s O.K., because we’re here to help. Pose a questio...
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What is Predator spyware?
Editor's note: The original version of this article lacked sufficient context about Predator's seriousness and stealthiness. It has been updated to supply that context. A powerful new spyware, called ...
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Fortnite Chapter 4: Release date, leaks, and what we know so far
With the release of Chapter 4 of Fortnite Battle Royale just around the corner, fans are gearing up for the next phase in the internationally acclaimed multiplayer franchise. As for exactly when it wi...
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Announcing ExpressVPN’s 2022 scholarship winner
We are excited to announce the winner of the ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship 2022: Razvan Ciuca, a student at Université de Montréal, Canada. Congratulations! This year, our essay prompt as...
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What is DNS?
The DNS, which stands for Domain Name System, acts as the phone directory of the Internet. Instead of phone numbers, computers communicate using numeric addresses called IP addresses that look like 19...
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