Stay Safe
Security and privacy basics, without the scaremongering. Practical checks you can actually do.
Is your router secure? A ten-minute check
Ten minutes in your router settings closes the gaps most home networks leave open: default admin passwords, old encryption, stale firmware and WPS.
Stay SafeDo you actually need antivirus in 2026?
For most people, Windows' built-in Defender is enough in 2026 — and the paid extras and "free" third-party AV do more harm than good. When you might want more.
Stay SafeSigns your phone might be compromised (and what to do)
Battery drain alone doesn't mean you're hacked. The signs that genuinely point to a compromised phone, how to tell them from ordinary faults, and the steps to take.
Stay SafeBacking up properly, for people who never have
You don't need to be technical to be backed up. The simple 3-2-1 idea in plain terms, and the one-tap cloud backups already built into your devices.
Stay SafePassword managers: how to actually start
A password manager is the single biggest upgrade to your online safety, and you probably already have one. How to start without the overwhelm.
Stay SafeWhat to do after a data breach notice
A breach notice isn't a crisis if you act in the right order. The steps that actually protect you, and the one (freezing credit) most people don't need.