Lexie

Lexie

Lexie is the blog's resident tech expert and gets excited about empowerment through technology, space travel, and pancakes with blueberries.

  • Is there a big Pokémon Go conspiracy? Probably not

    Is there a big Pokémon Go conspiracy? Probably not

    There can be no doubt about it; Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm. The application has quickly achieved phenomenal success and taken everyone by surprise with its massive and sudden user base. ...

    Lexie 29.07.2016 4 mins
  • The 3 best Bitcoin wallets for Android

    The 3 best Bitcoin wallets for Android

    *Are you looking for the best Bitcoin Wallets for iOS? Click here.* Android was the first mobile platform with Bitcoin wallets and has offered standalone apps, that don’t rely on a central server to...

    Lexie 26.07.2016 6 mins
  • ExpressVPN reviews the 3 best Bitcoin wallets for iOS

    ExpressVPN reviews the 3 best Bitcoin wallets for iOS

    *Are you looking for the best Bitcoin Wallets for Android? Click here.* As recently as 2014, there was only one Bitcoin wallet for iOS -- but then it got banned. Bitcoin users could not keep and spend...

    Lexie 18.07.2016 6 mins
  • Pokémon, no! 9 privacy issues to consider when playing <em>Pokémon Go</em>

    Pokémon, no! 9 privacy issues to consider when playing Pokémon Go

    NOTE: This post was originally published on July 13, 2016 Within just a few days of its launch, Pokémon Go has gained more active users than Twitter, despite not being available in many places around...

    Lexie 13.07.2016 4 mins
  • How to secure your Bitcoins and prevent irrecoverable wallet loss

    How to secure your Bitcoins and prevent irrecoverable wallet loss

    Your Bitcoin wallet is like a Swiss bank account in your pocket. It’s not easy for others to view it, and if you work it right, it’s as anonymous as cash. But having your own bank means you have t...

    Lexie 20.06.2016 3 mins
  • How to replace old or damaged hard drives securely

    How to replace old or damaged hard drives securely

    If you are like most other computer users, you’ll rarely throw away or delete data. And with disk space becoming cheaper and cheaper, you’ll rarely have to. But if you do ever need to get rid of a...

    Lexie 13.06.2016 4 mins
  • How to stop advertisers from tracking your browsing habits

    How to stop advertisers from tracking your browsing habits

    The primary ways of de-anonymizing users on the internet is through the use of cookies and personal information. Web sites can load a cookie onto your browser with a unique identifier, which allows th...

    Lexie 07.06.2016 4 mins
  • Internet hacks: Phishing and spearphishing explained

    Internet hacks: Phishing and spearphishing explained

    Phishing, pronounced fishing, is a social engineering technique designed to steal passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information. The ultimate goal is to use these credentials to gain...

    Lexie 23.05.2016 4 mins
  • Ask Lexie! How to fix a hacked MacBook

    Ask Lexie! How to fix a hacked MacBook

    Hi, I’m Lexie, and I work for ExpressVPN’s security team. ExpressVPN receives lots of emails and comments from users and readers about our blog posts and guides. Some of these inquiries may be use...

    Lexie 25.04.2016 2 mins
  • Do I need antivirus on my computer?

    Do I need antivirus on my computer?

    Tl;dr: No, antivirus software no longer reliably protects against malware threats. To understand why, read below about the history of malware, what antivirus software does, and whether you truly need ...

    Lexie 11.04.2016 6 mins
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