Douglas Crawford

Plymouth

Technology Writer at Proton Mail

Tech writer for ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, an expert on all things related to online privacy and digital security.

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How and where to live stream Thanksgiving football games this year

Nov 6, 2024 | protonvpn.com | Douglas Crawford

Published on November 6, 2024 Thanksgiving Day football games are a longstanding US tradition, featuring both NFL and college games. They’ve become a cherished part of the holiday, with families gathering to watch their favorite teams play before or after a meal, making it as much a part of the day as turkey and pumpkin pie.
What is DORA – and how can Proton help with compliance? | Proton

Oct 21, 2024 | proton.me | Douglas Crawford

Published on October 21, 2024 The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. No one can accuse the European Union of complacency when it comes to ambitious pieces of legislation intended to enhance cybersecurity across EU member states.
What is NIS2 — and how can Proton help with compliance? | Proton

Oct 14, 2024 | proton.me | Douglas Crawford

Published on October 14, 2024 On October 17, 2024, a new and ambitious piece of legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across EU Member States will enter into force. It’s called the NIS2 Directive(new window) (Network and Information Security Directive 2), and it will significantly expand the scope of the previous cybersecurity legislation (the 2016 NIS Directive) to cover more sectors — including healthcare, energy, transport, and digital infrastructure.
Massive US security breach highlights danger of weakening encryption

Oct 8, 2024 | proton.me | Douglas Crawford

Published on October 8, 2024 A ”potentially catastrophic” cyberattack(new window) against United States broadband infrastructure has likely given the Chinese government access to swathes of highly sensitive security information, including from systems the federal government uses for court-authorized network surveillance requests.
Why Proton VPN doesn’t use RAM-only VPN servers

Jul 26, 2024 | protonvpn.com | Douglas Crawford

Published on July 26, 2024 Some VPN services use RAM-only VPN servers, which they promote as being more secure than traditional servers that use hard drives. At Proton VPN, we do not doubt that RAM-only servers can offer VPN services some legitimate operational advantages, but we disagree with how they’re often portrayed (especially by third-party VPN review and comparison sites) as providing additional security over using full disk encryption on hard drives. In this article, we’ll explain why.
Is TikTok safe? - Proton VPN Blog

Apr 3, 2024 | protonvpn.com | Douglas Crawford

In this article, we take an in-depth look at whether the wildly popular social media platform TikTok is safe to use. Several countries recently banned government officials from using TikTok, and now the US House of Representatives has passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. Also known as the “TikTok bill”, this legislation demands that TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, sell the video-sharing platform to a non-Chinese buyer.
Best YouTube alternatives

Mar 1, 2024 | protonvpn.com | Douglas Crawford

Last update on April 5, 2024 Published on March 1, 2024 In this article, we look at the best YouTube alternatives out there. We look at both alternative YouTube frontends that allow you to watch YouTube videos without Google tracking you, and true alternative streaming sites that offer content with no connection to Google. There’s no doubt that YouTube has forever changed the online entertainment landscape.
How to store and manage your passwords safely

Jan 26, 2024 | proton.me | Douglas Crawford

Published on January 26, 2024Your passwords (or more accurately, your usernames and passwords) are the keys to your digital life. They are the first (and often only) line of defense, preventing hackers and other bad actors from ransacking your bank accounts and pillaging your personal details to steal your identity. It’s therefore vital to create strong and unique passwords for every service you use.
How to hide photos on iPhone, iPad, and Android

Sep 28, 2023 | proton.me | Douglas Crawford

Published on September 28, 2023The last thing you want when showing funny videos or holiday photos on your phone or tablet to friends and family is for them to see your sensitive and private photos. Although there are third-party apps dedicated to hiding your personal photos and videos, such as Vaulty(new window), LockMyPix(new window), and Gallery Vault(new window), these cost money and aren’t necessary.
What is the dark web? The good and bad of the Internet’s most private corner

Jul 21, 2023 | proton.me | Douglas Crawford

Published on July 20, 2023The dark web is much like the regular World Wide Web we’re all familiar with, except that the dark web provides much greater privacy. The dark web has a reputation for being a place where you can find and contact drug dealers and hitmen. There’s truth to this, but the dark web also offers a welcome refuge from overbearing government surveillance and the ubiquitous corporate capitalism that tracks your every move online.