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If you’re looking for an excellent virtual private network (VPN) for your iPad, or you want to explore your options before picking up a new tablet during holiday Apple sales, we’ve completed the legwork for you.VPNs are valuable tools for maintaining online security and privacy. These services layer encryption on top of your web requests and online communication, making it very difficult to track your activities. Furthermore, VPNs can be used to mask your IP address and change what appears to be your location.Also: The best travel VPNsThe best VPNs for Apple’s iPad tablet range provide users with excellent security, strong encryption, rapid speeds, and an extensive server network.  We’ve tested every top VPN on the market, and based on our extensive personal experience, research, and customer reviews, have found the best iPad VPNs available. What is the best iPad VPN right now?Based on extensive testing, our pick for the best VPN for iPad is NordVPN More

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NurPhoto/Getty Images If you’ve used Google over the last few months, you may have noticed not only an increase in AI summaries but — as some in the search community are speculating — an increase in personalized search results. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it does mean you might not see the results you want. […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50 With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation As […] More

A strong password and username combination is not enough to keep your online accounts secure. With data breaches happening daily, many online service providers now enforce alternative ways to secure accounts. Two-factor and multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) methods have become widely adopted alongside early passwordless authentication methods. You may also be able to choose to verify yourself using a physical security key.  Even if a cybercriminal has obtained your username and password or compromised your mobile device, they won’t be able to access your data without the key. Security keys are affordable and user-friendly, and they also prevent phishing attacks and are significantly more secure than SMS-based two-factor authentication. Also: The best home security systems, from DIY to pro installation What is the best security key right now? ZDNET’s favorite security key is the Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC More

SOPA Images/Getty Images Another streaming service is giving freeloaders the boot. Over the next few weeks, Discovery Max (formerly HBO Max) will start the process of cutting off members who are sharing their accounts with someone outside the home. The streaming service first announced this change in March of this year. Also: The best live […] More

monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images Have you been using the new RCS format to send texts between an iPhone and an Android phone? If so, you could be exposing your messages to snooping by foreign hackers. In a news call with reporters on Tuesday, US government officials revealed that China had hacked AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies to […] More

Cyd Social media users increasingly seek ways to regain control of their digital data. As platforms like X (formerly Twitter) become less popular, many users turn to alternatives such as Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon. This shift has created a growing desire for users to change their social media presence by starting fresh or leaving platforms […] More