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Personal Safety

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Personal Safety FAQ

From self defense and first aid to bicycle safety and online dating, we answer your personal safety questions.

Personal Safety FAQ

Personal protection

Personal protection devices like pepper sprays and stun guns can open a window of escape if you’re ever attacked. Take a look at our guides outlining the best ways to stay safe at home, on campus, and everywhere in between.

John Carlsen

10/16/2024

The 5 Best Pepper Sprays for Self Defense

Find the right pepper spray to defend yourself. We review pricing, ease of use, and...

Katie McEntire

05/10/2024

Top 5 best gun safes of 2024

Find the right gun safe for your home. We review pricing, security, and capacity of...

Cathy Habas

01/14/2022

The Best Apps for Safely Walking Home Alone

UrSafe is the best app for safety when walking alone thanks to its automatic livestream...

Katie McEntire

06/24/2024

The Best Personal Safety Devices for Every Situation

Katie McEntire

05/31/2024

Best TASER and Stun Guns of 2024

Internet Security

Rebecca Edwards

10/02/2023

Best Identity Theft Protection in 2024

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Kasey Tross

01/07/2024

The Best Password Manager for All Your Devices

John Carlsen

06/27/2023

Best Antivirus for Android

Rebecca Edwards

07/18/2024

10 Cybersecurity Tips for Online Shopping

Resources

Personal safety involves more than watching for attackers hiding in the bushes (that doesn’t usually happen). We’ve also provided resources for protecting your identity online and staying safe at home.

Rebecca Edwards

10/02/2023

Best Identity Theft Protection in 2024

We researched the offerings of five leading identity theft protection services, tallying everything from antivirus...