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The National Security Agency (NSA) knows a thing or two about keeping data safe. While its primary focus is on protecting federal and critical infrastructure, the NSA sometimes gives regular folks like you and me tips on securing our home networks.

Split tunneling is a VPN feature that lets you customize which activities are protected and choose which sit outside the tunnel for maximum speeds. But it can come at a cost of speed, which is why I've checked out the best split VPN tunneling features for you to consider.

In our whirlwind era of rapid tech turnover, it is important not to let your old gadgets spill all your secrets. And, no, factory resetting isnt just for your big-ticket tech like phones or laptopsyour overlooked tech tools also need a clean slate to help safeguard your digital life.

Streaming platforms were initially seen as a revolutionary alternative to cable TV, but in my opinion, theyve gotten progressively worse over the past five years or so. Paid plans with ads, declining show quality, and in-app experiences are some of the many reasons why.

While streaming from a service like Spotify can be convenient, it's not the best solution for music that you already own. I personally like to use Plexamp since it doesn't require Plex Pass, the setup is super easy, and I tend to buy all my music, anyway. It's a match made in heaven!

NotebookLM's Audio Overview has taken note-taking to the next level by turning written notes into engaging, podcast-style audio summaries. After two weeks of using it daily, I can confidently say that this feature is not just a noveltyits a game-changer.