How To: Installing Patches and Automating Updates

Patches are software that fix problems or issues with a computer program. This includes fixing security vulnerabilities and other bugs, and improving the usability or performance. Most software, browsers, and operating systems have features that allow them to be updated automatically when connected to the Internet. When an Internet connection is established, these programs prompt… Read More


How To: Configuring Your Firewall for Optimal Security

Firewall software is a group of security protocols designed to keep malicious code and hackers out of your computer. A firewall protects your laptop from Internet traffic entering in or information leaking out. While antivirus software scans emails and files, a firewall acts as a guard dog, keeping your system safe from unauthorized entry. It… Read More




How To: Managing Your Instagram Privacy Settings

Instagram is a great app for sharing your photos with your friends. But you also want to make sure your photos are not shared with everyone, so personal information does not fall into the wrong hands. Below are some security tips you can follow when using Instagram. Managing the Privacy Setting of Your Feed When… Read More


How To: Managing Your Facebook Security Settings

Social networks like Facebook are open to phishing, malware and other unwanted problems. While there is no perfect solution, you can change your Facebook security settings to help increase your privacy and safety. Adjusting your Facebook Security Settings Unless you want the whole Facebook network world to see all your profile, photos and videos, it… Read More


Private Communications Corporation Unveils DataCompress for Android, Reduces Mobile Data Consumption by up to 50%

Mobile Data Compression Application Available in the Play Store Today  NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Mar 31, 2015) – Private Communications Corporation (PCC), the leading provider of Internet security and mobile optimization utilities for consumers, today has officially launched its data compression product, DataCompress for Android. Android users across the world can now download the application… Read More


Auslogics Selects PRIVATE WiFi as its Exclusive VPN Partner to Protect BoostSpeed Users

PRIVATE WiFi Offers Special Pricing on its VPN for BoostSpeed Customers, Thwarts Identity Theft, Hacking, and Other Potential Threats that WiFi Hotspots Pose NEW YORK, NY – (Marketwired – August 13, 2014) – PRIVATE WiFi today is proud to announce a new partnership with Auslogics, a leading developer and publisher of computer maintenance and optimization… Read More


PRIVATE WiFi Unveils WiFi Dashboard to Alert Windows 8 Users When a Wireless Network Is Unsecure

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Jul 23, 2014) –   PRIVATE WiFi today unveiled a new free app — WiFi Dashboard — for Windows 8 personal computers and Surface tablets, which will alert users when they are using unsecure or unencrypted WiFi. Many hotspots — whether people access them in a hotel, coffee shop, park, or… Read More