Safe Online
Clear explanations and practical choices for everyday digital life.
26 stories to explore
A black rectangle is not always a redaction
The page can look covered while the text underneath remains part of the file.
A QR code is a link wearing a disguise
The pattern is a container. Its destination and requested action still need a separate decision.
The same-looking link can contain different bytes
Percent encoding is a useful writing system for URLs, but reading and interpreting it are different operations.
Why a flashlight does not need your contacts
A permission is easier to judge when the feature that needs it has a name.
Closing a tab does not necessarily sign you out
The screen and the service keep different kinds of state. Ending one does not always end the other.
What HTTPS hides and what it leaves visible
An encrypted journey still has endpoints, timing and a destination. Privacy depends on knowing which observer you mean.
The network name is not an identity card
Public Wi-Fi is a question about the path you use, not a reason to forget the protections already inside your browser.
Why later is a security decision
An update delay adds time under the old conditions. It does not come with a universal percentage of danger.
The tiny add-on with a very large view
An extension’s icon tells you little about the pages and capabilities its permissions can reach.