How IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover From Identity Theft (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on IdentityTheft.gov, the free government site for reporting identity theft and getting a personal recovery plan. Plus the first steps to take.
Got a Data Breach Notice? What to Do Next (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on what to do after your information is exposed in a data breach. Plus a step-by-step plan based on what was exposed.
Hacked Email: What to Do Next (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on recovering a hacked email account. Plus our step-by-step recovery checklist, including the hidden settings hackers change.
Four Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Online (CISA Video Guide)
A short CISA video on the four habits that protect a household online: strong passwords, multifactor authentication, spotting phishing, and updates. Watch it, then follow our setup steps.
Email Alias Services Reviewed: SimpleLogin, Hide My Email, and Firefox Relay
An email alias is a stand-in address that forwards to your real inbox, so stores and apps never get your actual email. We compare SimpleLogin, Apple’s Hide My Email, and Firefox Relay. Checked October 6, 2026.
Proton Mail Review: Encrypted, Ad-Free Email With a Free Plan
Proton Mail is encrypted, ad-free email based in Switzerland. The free plan is small but usable; paid plans add storage, addresses, and unlimited aliases. Pros, cons, and how to switch slowly. Checked October 6, 2026.
Signal Review: Private Messaging and Calls for the Whole Family
Signal encrypts every message and call by default, lets you hide your phone number with a username, and now offers encrypted backups. Here is how it works, its limits, and how to set it up. Checked October 6, 2026.
Authenticator Apps Reviewed: 2FAS, Ente Auth, Google and Microsoft Authenticator
An authenticator app makes the six-digit codes that keep a stolen password from being enough. We compare four free options, explain backups, and show how to add your first account. Checked October 6, 2026.
Apple Passwords and Google Password Manager Review: Are the Free Built-In Options Enough?
Your iPhone and your Android phone already include a free password manager. Here is what Apple Passwords and Google Password Manager do well, where they fall short, and when a separate app is worth it. Checked October 6, 2026.
1Password Review: A Polished Password Manager Built for Families
1Password has no free plan, but its family features, account recovery, and Secret Key design make it a strong choice for households that share. Pros, cons, setup, and our verdict. Checked October 6, 2026.
