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Common online risks we help you handle
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Scams & fraud
Spot the setup before it reaches your wallet.
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Wi-Fi & VPNs
What public networks expose — and what actually helps.
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Malware & devices
When a slow phone is a real problem, and when it isn't.
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Privacy & your data
Make the file strangers keep on you harder to find.
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Passwords & logins
Most break-ins are a login, not a crack.
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Tools & reviews
What's worth installing, and what's just busywork.
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Tools we recommend
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Antivirus
Total Antivirus
Real-time protection against viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing sites. Runs quietly in the background. Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Free trial available
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VPN
Total VPN
Encrypts your connection so nobody — not hackers, not your ISP — can see what you do online. Especially important on public Wi-Fi.
Free trial available
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VPN
NordVPN
A widely used VPN with a large server network and an independently audited no-logs policy. Hides your IP and encrypts your connection on any network.
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All-in-One Bundle
Surfshark One
VPN, ad and tracker blocker, and malware scanning in one app — the all-in-one alternative if you'd rather get everything from a single provider.
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Ad & Tracker Blocker
Total AdBlock
Blocks ads, pop-ups, and hidden trackers on every site. Works in any browser, speeds up page loads, stops advertisers following you.
Free trial available
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Ad & Tracker Blocker
AdGuard
Blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers across your browser and apps. A standalone alternative to a bundled blocker.
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PC & Mac Optimizer
Total Cleaner
Scans for junk files, duplicate photos, browser cache, and leftover app data. Frees up disk space and helps your device run faster.
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Cloud Backup
Total Drive
Backs up your files, photos, and documents to the cloud automatically. Access them from any device; encrypted in transit and at rest.
Free trial available
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