Safety & Security Guides 2026
Free, independent guides — no affiliate links, no ads. Updated April 2026.
Consumer Safety
- How to Spot a Fake Website — 2026 Guide
Learn to identify fake and scam websites. 10 red flags to check before entering personal info or making a purchase. Upda - Online Shopping Safety Checklist 2026
How to shop online safely. Verify stores, protect payments, avoid scams. Trust-checked guide. Updated April 2026. - Best Free Antivirus 2026 — Trust Ranked
Best free antivirus software ranked by Nerq Trust Score. Independent analysis, no affiliate links. Updated April 2026. - Is .exe Safe to Open? File Safety Guide 2026
Should you open that .exe file? How to check if executable files are safe. Virus scanning guide. Updated April 2026. - WordPress Security Guide 2026
Complete WordPress security guide. Protect your site from hackers, plugin vulnerabilities, and brute force attacks. Upda - Browser Extension Safety — What Permissions to Watch For 2026
How to audit browser extension permissions. Dangerous permissions explained, Chrome vs Firefox models, stay safe. Update
Kids & Family
- Internet Safety for Kids — Parent Guide 2026
Complete parent guide to keeping kids safe online. Age-appropriate tips, app reviews, parental controls. Updated April 2 - Safe Games for Kids — Parent Guide 2026
Parent guide to safe games for kids. Age ratings explained, microtransaction risks, recommended safe games by age. Updat - Parental Controls Guide — Every Device 2026
Step-by-step parental controls setup for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, gaming consoles, and routers. Updated April 2026. - Safe Apps for Children — Age-Appropriate Guide 2026
Age-appropriate safe apps for children. COPPA compliance, no ads, no chat. Recommendations for ages 3-12. Updated April
Security
- What to Do If You've Been Hacked — 2026 Guide
Step-by-step guide if your account was hacked. Secure your accounts, check for damage, prevent future attacks. Updated A - Password Safety Guide 2026
Password manager comparison, how long to crack passwords, passkeys explained, 2FA setup. Complete guide. Updated April 2 - Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Guide 2026
Complete 2FA guide. SMS vs authenticator app vs hardware key. Setup instructions for major services. Updated April 2026. - Has Your Data Been Breached? How to Check 2026
How to check if your data was exposed in a breach. HaveIBeenPwned, identity theft prevention, credit monitoring. Updated
Privacy
- How to Choose a VPN — Independent Guide 2026
Independent VPN buying guide. What to look for, red flags to avoid, and top recommendations ranked by trust. Updated Apr - How to Stop Being Tracked Online 2026
Complete guide to stop online tracking. Browser fingerprinting, cookies, VPNs, privacy browsers, DNS, ad blockers. Updat - Most Private Phone Settings — iOS & Android 2026
Step-by-step guide to the most private phone settings for iOS and Android. App permissions, location, ad tracking. Updat - Private Browsing Guide — What It Does (and Doesn't) Do 2026
What private browsing actually does and doesn't do. Incognito misconceptions, Tor, VPNs, private search engines. Updated
Updated April 2026. Source: Nerq independent analysis.