Stay safe online, without the jargon
Straightforward guides to spotting scams, choosing the right tools and locking down your accounts. Written for normal people, not techies.
Where do you want to start?
Scams & fraud
Spot scams before they cost you, and know exactly what to do if you have already been caught out.
VPNs & privacy
Whether you actually need a VPN, and how to choose one without overpaying.
Password managers
Stop reusing passwords. Simple tools that make strong passwords effortless.
Device & account security
Lock down your phone, computer, email and the accounts that matter most.
Latest guides
- How to back up your phone and computer (the simple 3-2-1 rule)
A backup turns a lost phone or a ransomware attack into a minor annoyance. Here's the simple 3-2-1 rule, and how to back up your phone and computer automatically.
- Passkeys explained: the password replacement, in plain English
Passwords are finally being replaced by passkeys. Here's what a passkey is, why it's safer, and how to start using them — in plain English, no jargon.
- Is public Wi-Fi safe? An honest guide to café and airport networks
Is public Wi-Fi actually dangerous in 2026? An honest look at what's safe, what still isn't, and when a VPN is genuinely worth using on café and airport networks.
- QR code scams ('quishing'): parking meters, menus and fake fines
Fake QR codes on parking meters, fake fines and dodgy emails are a fast-growing scam. Here's how 'quishing' works and how to check before you scan and pay.
- Android privacy settings: a soft, no-stress guide to locking things down
A gentle walk through the Android privacy settings that matter most: location, app permissions, ad tracking and your Google data, with no jargon.
- Are password managers safe? (and why you probably need one)
Worried that a password manager puts all your eggs in one basket? Here's how they actually protect your passwords, the real risks, and why they beat the alternative.
- Block ads and trackers across your whole home: Pi-hole and AdGuard Home
How to stop ads and trackers on every device in your home, not just your browser, using free open-source tools. A plain-English guide from someone who runs it.
- How to check if a website is legit: a 7-point checklist
Not sure if a shop or company online is real? Here are seven quick checks to tell if a website is legit before you hand over your money or your details.