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12/09/2023

Are Work Notifications Ruining Your Weekends?

A WhatsApp notification on a Saturday, while you're out with your family. A late email, a server crash to fix... all of that can turn a weekend into an unpleasant moment. These intrusions of work into your personal life have a name: work hyperconnectivity. Here are some tips on how not to let it take over your life.

# Digital disconnection

07/09/2023

The Battle for Attention: How Social Media Platforms Keep Users Engaged

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media for longer than you intended? The constant stream of content and push notifications can make it hard to disengage. Learn about the tactics social media platforms use to keep users engaged and ways to take back control of your time.

# Social media

05/09/2023

Protect Your Online Privacy by Exporting Personal Data: 4 Reasons Why it's Important

Are you aware of the data that online platforms are collecting about you? From browsing history to personal information, it's crucial to take control of your personal data and protect your online privacy by exporting it. In this article, we'll explore four reasons why you should start exporting your personal data today.

# Personal data

24/08/2023

The Dangers of Third-Party SDKs: How Yandex's AppMetrica is Sharing User Data with Russia

Are you aware of the third-party SDKs in the mobile apps you use? You should be, as they may be transmitting sensitive information to countries like Russia without proper security measures. Learn about Yandex's AppMetrica and how to protect your data.

# Personal data

17/08/2023

Protecting Your Data and Users' Privacy: A Guide to SDK Security Risks and Solutions for Developers

As a developer, you may have heard of SDKs and their benefits, but have you considered the potential security risks they may pose? From data breaches to privacy concerns, it's crucial to understand the implications of using SDKs in your software. In this guide, we will explore the risks associated with SDKs and provide solutions for protecting your data and users' privacy.

# Development

10/08/2023

Uncovering the Hidden Side of SDKs: Security Risks and GDPR Compliance

As software development becomes more complex, SDKs have become a staple for developers looking to simplify the process. But what happens when these tools come with hidden security risks and compliance issues? In this article, we take a closer look at the hidden side of SDKs and what steps you can take to protect your data.

# Development

04/07/2023

The Cost of Home Security: Balancing Safety with Privacy

Home alarm systems promise to keep us safe and secure, but at what cost? This article delves into the trade-offs between privacy and safety when it comes to the data captured by home alarms and surveillance systems

# Personal data

29/06/2023

Put Down Your Smartphone! A Well-Hidden Button to Disable Notifications

Your challenge this week, should you choose to accept it: disable all notifications from the apps on your smartphone. Keep only those that are truly important, such as a received text message or a missed call. Are you ready to test it out for at least 7 days? Reward: a freer mind, and a smartphone battery that lasts longer... since it stays in your pocket.

# Digital disconnection

27/06/2023

The Cost of Convenience: Understanding the Impact of Online Hotel Booking Platforms on Taxes and Ecology

Booking.com, Expedia.com, Hotels.com - these are just a few of the many online hotel booking platforms that have made travel easier for millions of people around the world. However, have you ever stopped to consider the impact these platforms have on the environment, independent hotels and taxes? In this article, we take a closer look at the ecological and economic cost of using these platforms and explore alternatives for reducing their impact.

# Web

13/06/2023

Digital Oil Spill: How to Clean Up Your Online Footprint

We're all guilty of digital pollution on the web. But we can start by cleaning up our online footprint by deleting our accounts when we're no longer using a website or platform. Does it really make a difference? Yes, because it prevents unnecessary data from piling up and causing pollution on computer hardware.

# Web