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Online Security & Data Privacy

Smart TV – Smart Idea?

the same item year after year: an upgrade of the good old TV.Bigger screen, better resolution, and of course, smart features. But is a Smart TV actually a smart idea? In this post, I’d like to explain why Smart TVs are not such a smart idea from a data security and privacy perspective, and why […]

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Online Security & Data Privacy

What Does Incognito Mode Really Mean? A Realistic Look at Private Browser Windows

Many people use their browser’s incognito or private mode assuming it makes them particularly secure or anonymous online. But the truth is often quite different. To understand what this mode actually does — and what it doesn’t — it’s helpful to first take a closer look at what we really mean when we talk about […]

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Smartphone & Device Management

When Your Phone Suddenly Disappears – How Digitally Independent Are You Really?

You’ve probably noticed that this blog isn’t just about organizing your digital world, but also about helping you become independent from digital dependencies. Being independent means asking yourself: what happens if a service suddenly becomes unavailable – or worse, if a device gets lost or stolen? Would you still be able to react, recover important […]

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Digital Document Management

How to Organize Your Digital Assets

Much like your digital documents, your digital assets — books, games, pictures, music — accumulate over time. Eventually, it becomes increasingly difficult to find what you’re looking for when you search for a particular item. To address this, I’d like to propose a simple method for organizing your digital assets. The goal is to help […]

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Online Security & Data Privacy

AI Chatbots: Between Helpful Tool and Dangerous Illusion

Artificial intelligence has long become part of our everyday lives – and AI chatbots are among the most fascinating developments. They can assist with countless tasks: from research and writing to very specialized applications. Some even replace dedicated apps – for example, when you simply photograph your meal and the bot estimates the calories or […]